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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.46, 8,455.98 and 3,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.46, 8,455.98 and 3,332.96 is: 4,599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.46 : 8,455.98 = 3,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.46/8,455.98 = 3,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.46x = 8,455.98 × 3,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.46x = 28,183,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183,443.10/6,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.53

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