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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.78, 8,457.69 and 3,334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.78, 8,457.69 and 3,334.34 is: 4,601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.78 : 8,457.69 = 3,334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.78/8,457.69 = 3,334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.78x = 8,457.69 × 3,334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.78x = 28,200,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200,814.07/6,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.37

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