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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.38, 8,459.06 and 3,610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.38, 8,459.06 and 3,610.28 is: 4,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.38 : 8,459.06 = 3,610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.38/8,459.06 = 3,610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.38x = 8,459.06 × 3,610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.38x = 30,539,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,539,575.14/6,128.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.30

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