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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.96, 8,464.92 and 3,339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.96, 8,464.92 and 3,339.46 is: 4,608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.96 : 8,464.92 = 3,339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.96/8,464.92 = 3,339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.96x = 8,464.92 × 3,339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.96x = 28,268,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,268,261.74/6,133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.48

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