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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.57, 8,451.97 and 3,330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.57, 8,451.97 and 3,330.07 is: 4,595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.57 : 8,451.97 = 3,330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.57/8,451.97 = 3,330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.57x = 8,451.97 × 3,330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.57x = 28,145,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145,651.74/6,124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.53

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