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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.90, 8,456.46 and 3,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.90, 8,456.46 and 3,333.40 is: 4,600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.90 : 8,456.46 = 3,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.90/8,456.46 = 3,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.90x = 8,456.46 × 3,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.90x = 28,188,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,188,763.76/6,127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.07

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