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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.92, 8,462.77 and 3,443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.92, 8,462.77 and 3,443.58 is: 4,752.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.92 : 8,462.77 = 3,443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.92/8,462.77 = 3,443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.92x = 8,462.77 × 3,443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.92x = 29,142,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,142,225.52/6,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.54

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