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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.58, 8,451.63 and 3,330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.58, 8,451.63 and 3,330.08 is: 4,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.58 : 8,451.63 = 3,330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.58/8,451.63 = 3,330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.58x = 8,451.63 × 3,330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.58x = 28,144,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144,604.03/6,124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.35

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