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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.46, 8,451.84 and 3,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.46, 8,451.84 and 3,329.96 is: 4,595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.46 : 8,451.84 = 3,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.46/8,451.84 = 3,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.46x = 8,451.84 × 3,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.46x = 28,144,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144,289.13/6,124.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.39

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