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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129.84, 8,459.01 and 3,335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129.84, 8,459.01 and 3,335.34 is: 4,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129.84 : 8,459.01 = 3,335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129.84/8,459.01 = 3,335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129.84x = 8,459.01 × 3,335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129.84x = 28,213,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,213,674.41/6,129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.68

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