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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,124.83, 8,451.96 and 3,435.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,124.83, 8,451.96 and 3,435.71 is: 4,741.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,124.83 : 8,451.96 = 3,435.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,124.83/8,451.96 = 3,435.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,124.83x = 8,451.96 × 3,435.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,124.83x = 29,038,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,038,483.49/6,124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.11

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