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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129, 8,458.20 and 3,334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129, 8,458.20 and 3,334.68 is: 4,601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129 : 8,458.20 = 3,334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129/8,458.20 = 3,334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129x = 8,458.20 × 3,334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129x = 28,205,390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,205,390.38/6,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.96

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