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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.93, 8,452.46 and 3,330.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.93, 8,452.46 and 3,330.43 is: 4,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.93 : 8,452.46 = 3,330.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.93/8,452.46 = 3,330.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.93x = 8,452.46 × 3,330.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.93x = 28,150,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,326.36/6,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.02

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