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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.25, 8,459.75 and 3,335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.25, 8,459.75 and 3,335.75 is: 4,603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.25 : 8,459.75 = 3,335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.25/8,459.75 = 3,335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.25x = 8,459.75 × 3,335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.25x = 28,219,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219,611.06/6,130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.34

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