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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.79, 8,451.51 and 3,606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.79, 8,451.51 and 3,606.52 is: 4,977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.79 : 8,451.51 = 3,606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.79/8,451.51 = 3,606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.79x = 8,451.51 × 3,606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.79x = 30,480,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,480,518.72/6,123.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.40

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