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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,134.67, 8,465.76 and 3,340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,134.67, 8,465.76 and 3,340.17 is: 4,609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,134.67 : 8,465.76 = 3,340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,134.67/8,465.76 = 3,340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,134.67x = 8,465.76 × 3,340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,134.67x = 28,277,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277,077.58/6,134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.39

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