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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.96, 8,439.76 and 3,463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.96, 8,439.76 and 3,463.32 is: 4,779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.96 : 8,439.76 = 3,463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.96/8,439.76 = 3,463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.96x = 8,439.76 × 3,463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.96x = 29,229,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,229,589.60/6,115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.23

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