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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.59, 8,462.93 and 3,338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.59, 8,462.93 and 3,338.09 is: 4,606.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.59 : 8,462.93 = 3,338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.59/8,462.93 = 3,338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.59x = 8,462.93 × 3,338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.59x = 28,249,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,249,963.00/6,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.53

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