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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.92, 8,441.89 and 3,464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.92, 8,441.89 and 3,464.50 is: 4,781.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.92 : 8,441.89 = 3,464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.92/8,441.89 = 3,464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.92x = 8,441.89 × 3,464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.92x = 29,246,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,246,885.70/6,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.31

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