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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.82, 8,450.84 and 3,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.82, 8,450.84 and 3,329.32 is: 4,594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.82 : 8,450.84 = 3,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.82/8,450.84 = 3,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.82x = 8,450.84 × 3,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.82x = 28,135,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,135,550.63/6,123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.44

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