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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.13, 8,461.02 and 3,336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.13, 8,461.02 and 3,336.63 is: 4,604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.13 : 8,461.02 = 3,336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.13/8,461.02 = 3,336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.13x = 8,461.02 × 3,336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.13x = 28,231,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,231,293.16/6,131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.58

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