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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.63, 8,450.61 and 3,329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.63, 8,450.61 and 3,329.13 is: 4,594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.63 : 8,450.61 = 3,329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.63/8,450.61 = 3,329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.63x = 8,450.61 × 3,329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.63x = 28,133,179.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,133,179.27/6,123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.20

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