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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129.62, 8,458.93 and 3,335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129.62, 8,458.93 and 3,335.06 is: 4,602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129.62 : 8,458.93 = 3,335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129.62/8,458.93 = 3,335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129.62x = 8,458.93 × 3,335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129.62x = 28,211,039.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,211,039.09/6,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.41

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