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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,134.50, 8,465.62 and 3,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,134.50, 8,465.62 and 3,340 is: 4,609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,134.50 : 8,465.62 = 3,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,134.50/8,465.62 = 3,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,134.50x = 8,465.62 × 3,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,134.50x = 28,275,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,275,170.80/6,134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.21

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