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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.32, 8,459.94 and 3,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.32, 8,459.94 and 3,335.82 is: 4,603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.32 : 8,459.94 = 3,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.32/8,459.94 = 3,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.32x = 8,459.94 × 3,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.32x = 28,220,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220,837.05/6,130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.49

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