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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.53, 8,450.48 and 3,329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.53, 8,450.48 and 3,329.03 is: 4,594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.53 : 8,450.48 = 3,329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.53/8,450.48 = 3,329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.53x = 8,450.48 × 3,329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.53x = 28,131,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131,901.43/6,123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.07

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