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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.76, 8,461.96 and 3,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.76, 8,461.96 and 3,337.26 is: 4,605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.76 : 8,461.96 = 3,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.76/8,461.96 = 3,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.76x = 8,461.96 × 3,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.76x = 28,239,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239,760.63/6,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.49

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