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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130, 8,459.58 and 3,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130, 8,459.58 and 3,335.68 is: 4,603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130 : 8,459.58 = 3,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130/8,459.58 = 3,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130x = 8,459.58 × 3,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130x = 28,218,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,218,451.81/6,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.34

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