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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.62, 8,438.92 and 3,462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.62, 8,438.92 and 3,462.01 is: 4,777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.62 : 8,438.92 = 3,462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.62/8,438.92 = 3,462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.62x = 8,438.92 × 3,462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.62x = 29,215,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,215,595.68/6,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.99

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