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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128, 8,456.72 and 3,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128, 8,456.72 and 3,333.50 is: 4,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128 : 8,456.72 = 3,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128/8,456.72 = 3,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128x = 8,456.72 × 3,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128x = 28,190,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190,476.12/6,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.27

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