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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.25, 8,455.67 and 3,332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.25, 8,455.67 and 3,332.81 is: 4,599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.25 : 8,455.67 = 3,332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.25/8,455.67 = 3,332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.25x = 8,455.67 × 3,332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.25x = 28,181,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,181,141.53/6,127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.31

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