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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.78, 8,441.28 and 3,464.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.78, 8,441.28 and 3,464.75 is: 4,782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.78 : 8,441.28 = 3,464.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.78/8,441.28 = 3,464.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.78x = 8,441.28 × 3,464.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.78x = 29,246,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,246,924.88/6,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.21

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