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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.52, 8,450.44 and 3,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.52, 8,450.44 and 3,329 is: 4,594.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.52 : 8,450.44 = 3,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.52/8,450.44 = 3,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.52x = 8,450.44 × 3,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.52x = 28,131,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131,514.76/6,123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.01

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