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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.20, 8,459.82 and 3,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.20, 8,459.82 and 3,335.88 is: 4,603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.20 : 8,459.82 = 3,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.20/8,459.82 = 3,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.20x = 8,459.82 × 3,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.20x = 28,220,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220,944.34/6,130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.59

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