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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.93, 8,465.25 and 3,481.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.93, 8,465.25 and 3,481.99 is: 4,805.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.93 : 8,465.25 = 3,481.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.93/8,465.25 = 3,481.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.93x = 8,465.25 × 3,481.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.93x = 29,475,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,475,915.85/6,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.39

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