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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.09, 8,452.58 and 3,330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.09, 8,452.58 and 3,330.59 is: 4,596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.09 : 8,452.58 = 3,330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.09/8,452.58 = 3,330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.09x = 8,452.58 × 3,330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.09x = 28,152,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,152,019.51/6,125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.18

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