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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.59, 8,464.36 and 3,339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.59, 8,464.36 and 3,339.09 is: 4,607.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.59 : 8,464.36 = 3,339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.59/8,464.36 = 3,339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.59x = 8,464.36 × 3,339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.59x = 28,263,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,263,295.75/6,133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.95

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