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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.59, 8,454.64 and 3,332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.59, 8,454.64 and 3,332.09 is: 4,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.59 : 8,454.64 = 3,332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.59/8,454.64 = 3,332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.59x = 8,454.64 × 3,332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.59x = 28,171,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,171,621.40/6,126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.25

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