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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.63, 8,453.57 and 3,331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.63, 8,453.57 and 3,331.13 is: 4,597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.63 : 8,453.57 = 3,331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.63/8,453.57 = 3,331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.63x = 8,453.57 × 3,331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.63x = 28,159,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,159,881.71/6,125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.06

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