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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.62, 8,463.08 and 3,338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.62, 8,463.08 and 3,338.06 is: 4,606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.62 : 8,463.08 = 3,338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.62/8,463.08 = 3,338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.62x = 8,463.08 × 3,338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.62x = 28,250,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,250,268.82/6,132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.56

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