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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.09, 8,451.19 and 3,329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.09, 8,451.19 and 3,329.59 is: 4,594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.09 : 8,451.19 = 3,329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.09/8,451.19 = 3,329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.09x = 8,451.19 × 3,329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.09x = 28,138,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138,997.71/6,124.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.80

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