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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.92, 8,456.49 and 3,333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.92, 8,456.49 and 3,333.42 is: 4,600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.92 : 8,456.49 = 3,333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.92/8,456.49 = 3,333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.92x = 8,456.49 × 3,333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.92x = 28,189,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189,032.90/6,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.10

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