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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.12, 8,460.72 and 3,336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.12, 8,460.72 and 3,336.56 is: 4,604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.12 : 8,460.72 = 3,336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.12/8,460.72 = 3,336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.12x = 8,460.72 × 3,336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.12x = 28,229,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,229,699.92/6,131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.33

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