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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.98, 8,458.55 and 3,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.98, 8,458.55 and 3,609.92 is: 4,982.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.98 : 8,458.55 = 3,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.98/8,458.55 = 3,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.98x = 8,458.55 × 3,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.98x = 30,534,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,534,628.47/6,127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.82

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