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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.10, 8,459.62 and 3,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.10, 8,459.62 and 3,335.60 is: 4,603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.10 : 8,459.62 = 3,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.10/8,459.62 = 3,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.10x = 8,459.62 × 3,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.10x = 28,217,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,217,908.47/6,130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.17

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