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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.36, 8,451.42 and 3,329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.36, 8,451.42 and 3,329.84 is: 4,595.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.36 : 8,451.42 = 3,329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.36/8,451.42 = 3,329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.36x = 8,451.42 × 3,329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.36x = 28,141,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,141,876.37/6,124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.07

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