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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.98, 8,456.58 and 3,333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.98, 8,456.58 and 3,333.48 is: 4,600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.98 : 8,456.58 = 3,333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.98/8,456.58 = 3,333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.98x = 8,456.58 × 3,333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.98x = 28,189,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189,840.30/6,127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.18

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