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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.62, 8,464.65 and 3,481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.62, 8,464.65 and 3,481.27 is: 4,804.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.62 : 8,464.65 = 3,481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.62/8,464.65 = 3,481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.62x = 8,464.65 × 3,481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.62x = 29,467,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,467,742.69/6,133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.30

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