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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.69, 8,438.48 and 3,426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.69, 8,438.48 and 3,426.02 is: 4,728.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.69 : 8,438.48 = 3,426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.69/8,438.48 = 3,426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.69x = 8,438.48 × 3,426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.69x = 28,910,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,910,401.25/6,114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.02

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