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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.59, 8,450.51 and 3,329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.59, 8,450.51 and 3,329.09 is: 4,594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.59 : 8,450.51 = 3,329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.59/8,450.51 = 3,329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.59x = 8,450.51 × 3,329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.59x = 28,132,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,132,449.44/6,123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.11

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