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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129.68, 8,458.96 and 3,335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129.68, 8,458.96 and 3,335.18 is: 4,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129.68 : 8,458.96 = 3,335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129.68/8,458.96 = 3,335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129.68x = 8,458.96 × 3,335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129.68x = 28,212,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212,154.21/6,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.55

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