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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.62, 8,438.37 and 3,461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.62, 8,438.37 and 3,461.97 is: 4,777.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.62 : 8,438.37 = 3,461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.62/8,438.37 = 3,461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.62x = 8,438.37 × 3,461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.62x = 29,213,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,213,374.46/6,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.63

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