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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.32, 8,455.70 and 3,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.32, 8,455.70 and 3,332.76 is: 4,599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.32 : 8,455.70 = 3,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.32/8,455.70 = 3,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.32x = 8,455.70 × 3,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.32x = 28,180,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,180,818.73/6,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.21

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