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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.68, 8,456.14 and 3,333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.68, 8,456.14 and 3,333.18 is: 4,599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.68 : 8,456.14 = 3,333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.68/8,456.14 = 3,333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.68x = 8,456.14 × 3,333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.68x = 28,185,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185,836.73/6,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.76

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