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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.37, 8,459.97 and 3,335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.37, 8,459.97 and 3,335.81 is: 4,603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.37 : 8,459.97 = 3,335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.37/8,459.97 = 3,335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.37x = 8,459.97 × 3,335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.37x = 28,220,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220,852.53/6,130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.45

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