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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,123.96, 8,451.15 and 3,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,123.96, 8,451.15 and 3,329.46 is: 4,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,123.96 : 8,451.15 = 3,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,123.96/8,451.15 = 3,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,123.96x = 8,451.15 × 3,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,123.96x = 28,137,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,137,765.88/6,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.70

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