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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.61, 8,454.73 and 3,332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.61, 8,454.73 and 3,332.11 is: 4,598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.61 : 8,454.73 = 3,332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.61/8,454.73 = 3,332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.61x = 8,454.73 × 3,332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.61x = 28,172,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,172,090.38/6,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.32

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