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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.50, 8,462.88 and 3,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.50, 8,462.88 and 3,338 is: 4,606.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.50 : 8,462.88 = 3,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.50/8,462.88 = 3,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.50x = 8,462.88 × 3,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.50x = 28,249,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,249,093.44/6,132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.46

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