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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.68, 8,454.76 and 3,332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.68, 8,454.76 and 3,332.18 is: 4,598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.68 : 8,454.76 = 3,332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.68/8,454.76 = 3,332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.68x = 8,454.76 × 3,332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.68x = 28,172,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,172,782.18/6,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.38

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