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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129.62, 8,458.88 and 3,335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129.62, 8,458.88 and 3,335.12 is: 4,602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129.62 : 8,458.88 = 3,335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129.62/8,458.88 = 3,335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129.62x = 8,458.88 × 3,335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129.62x = 28,211,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,211,379.87/6,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.47

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