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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.26, 8,459.74 and 3,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.26, 8,459.74 and 3,335.76 is: 4,603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.26 : 8,459.74 = 3,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.26/8,459.74 = 3,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.26x = 8,459.74 × 3,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.26x = 28,219,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219,662.30/6,130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.34

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