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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.02, 8,439.53 and 3,462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.02, 8,439.53 and 3,462.95 is: 4,779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.02 : 8,439.53 = 3,462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.02/8,439.53 = 3,462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.02x = 8,439.53 × 3,462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.02x = 29,225,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,610.90/6,115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.32

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