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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.07, 8,460.95 and 3,336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.07, 8,460.95 and 3,336.57 is: 4,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.07 : 8,460.95 = 3,336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.07/8,460.95 = 3,336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.07x = 8,460.95 × 3,336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.07x = 28,230,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230,535.26/6,131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.50

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