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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.14, 8,455.43 and 3,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.14, 8,455.43 and 3,332.64 is: 4,599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.14 : 8,455.43 = 3,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.14/8,455.43 = 3,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.14x = 8,455.43 × 3,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.14x = 28,178,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,178,887.57/6,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.03

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