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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.29, 8,459.87 and 3,335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.29, 8,459.87 and 3,335.79 is: 4,603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.29 : 8,459.87 = 3,335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.29/8,459.87 = 3,335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.29x = 8,459.87 × 3,335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.29x = 28,220,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220,333.07/6,130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.43

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