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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.52, 8,454.69 and 3,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.52, 8,454.69 and 3,332.02 is: 4,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.52 : 8,454.69 = 3,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.52/8,454.69 = 3,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.52x = 8,454.69 × 3,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.52x = 28,171,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,171,196.17/6,126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.24

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