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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.03, 8,451.17 and 3,329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.03, 8,451.17 and 3,329.53 is: 4,594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.03 : 8,451.17 = 3,329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.03/8,451.17 = 3,329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.03x = 8,451.17 × 3,329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.03x = 28,138,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138,424.05/6,124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.76

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