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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.18, 8,462.52 and 3,337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.18, 8,462.52 and 3,337.68 is: 4,606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.18 : 8,462.52 = 3,337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.18/8,462.52 = 3,337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.18x = 8,462.52 × 3,337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.18x = 28,245,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245,183.75/6,132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.06

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