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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130, 8,459.40 and 3,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130, 8,459.40 and 3,335.52 is: 4,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130 : 8,459.40 = 3,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130/8,459.40 = 3,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130x = 8,459.40 × 3,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130x = 28,216,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,216,497.89/6,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.02

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