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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.35, 8,441.91 and 3,464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.35, 8,441.91 and 3,464.69 is: 4,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.35 : 8,441.91 = 3,464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.35/8,441.91 = 3,464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.35x = 8,441.91 × 3,464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.35x = 29,248,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,248,558.95/6,117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.25

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