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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.44, 8,451.79 and 3,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.44, 8,451.79 and 3,329.94 is: 4,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.44 : 8,451.79 = 3,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.44/8,451.79 = 3,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.44x = 8,451.79 × 3,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.44x = 28,143,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,143,953.59/6,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.35

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