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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.54, 8,456.10 and 3,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.54, 8,456.10 and 3,333.04 is: 4,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.54 : 8,456.10 = 3,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.54/8,456.10 = 3,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.54x = 8,456.10 × 3,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.54x = 28,184,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184,519.54/6,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.65

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