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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.42, 8,462.70 and 3,337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.42, 8,462.70 and 3,337.92 is: 4,606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.42 : 8,462.70 = 3,337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.42/8,462.70 = 3,337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.42x = 8,462.70 × 3,337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.42x = 28,247,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,815.58/6,132.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.31

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