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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.62, 8,460.31 and 3,336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.62, 8,460.31 and 3,336.06 is: 4,603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.62 : 8,460.31 = 3,336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.62/8,460.31 = 3,336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.62x = 8,460.31 × 3,336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.62x = 28,224,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,224,101.78/6,130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.79

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