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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.19, 8,459.34 and 3,478.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.19, 8,459.34 and 3,478.45 is: 4,800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.19 : 8,459.34 = 3,478.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.19/8,459.34 = 3,478.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.19x = 8,459.34 × 3,478.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.19x = 29,425,348.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,425,348.93/6,130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.08

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