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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.76, 8,449.65 and 3,470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.76, 8,449.65 and 3,470.13 is: 4,788.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.76 : 8,449.65 = 3,470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.76/8,449.65 = 3,470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.76x = 8,449.65 × 3,470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.76x = 29,321,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,321,383.95/6,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.92

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