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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.57, 8,450.59 and 3,329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.57, 8,450.59 and 3,329.07 is: 4,594.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.57 : 8,450.59 = 3,329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.57/8,450.59 = 3,329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.57x = 8,450.59 × 3,329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.57x = 28,132,605.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,132,605.65/6,123.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.15

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