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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.69, 8,460.35 and 3,336.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.69, 8,460.35 and 3,336.19 is: 4,603.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.69 : 8,460.35 = 3,336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.69/8,460.35 = 3,336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.69x = 8,460.35 × 3,336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.69x = 28,225,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225,309.75/6,130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.94

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