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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.38, 8,462.71 and 3,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.38, 8,462.71 and 3,337.88 is: 4,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.38 : 8,462.71 = 3,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.38/8,462.71 = 3,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.38x = 8,462.71 × 3,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.38x = 28,247,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,472.31/6,132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.29

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