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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.04, 8,454.98 and 3,474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.04, 8,454.98 and 3,474.30 is: 4,794.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.04 : 8,454.98 = 3,474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.04/8,454.98 = 3,474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.04x = 8,454.98 × 3,474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.04x = 29,375,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,375,137.01/6,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.34

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