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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.25, 8,452.98 and 3,330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.25, 8,452.98 and 3,330.75 is: 4,596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.25 : 8,452.98 = 3,330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.25/8,452.98 = 3,330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.25x = 8,452.98 × 3,330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.25x = 28,154,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,763.14/6,125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.51

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