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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.55, 8,454.64 and 3,332.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.55, 8,454.64 and 3,332.05 is: 4,598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.55 : 8,454.64 = 3,332.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.55/8,454.64 = 3,332.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.55x = 8,454.64 × 3,332.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.55x = 28,171,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,171,240.94/6,126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.23

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