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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.05, 8,451.25 and 3,329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.05, 8,451.25 and 3,329.55 is: 4,594.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.05 : 8,451.25 = 3,329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.05/8,451.25 = 3,329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.05x = 8,451.25 × 3,329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.05x = 28,138,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138,867.76/6,124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.81

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