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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.92, 8,462.01 and 3,337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.92, 8,462.01 and 3,337.42 is: 4,605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.92 : 8,462.01 = 3,337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.92/8,462.01 = 3,337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.92x = 8,462.01 × 3,337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.92x = 28,241,281.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241,281.41/6,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.62

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