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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.63, 8,456.19 and 3,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.63, 8,456.19 and 3,333.13 is: 4,599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.63 : 8,456.19 = 3,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.63/8,456.19 = 3,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.63x = 8,456.19 × 3,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.63x = 28,185,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185,580.57/6,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.75

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