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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.50, 8,450.46 and 3,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.50, 8,450.46 and 3,329 is: 4,594.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.50 : 8,450.46 = 3,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.50/8,450.46 = 3,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.50x = 8,450.46 × 3,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.50x = 28,131,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131,581.34/6,123.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.04

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