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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.04, 8,466.36 and 3,340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.04, 8,466.36 and 3,340.56 is: 4,609.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.04 : 8,466.36 = 3,340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.04/8,466.36 = 3,340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.04x = 8,466.36 × 3,340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.04x = 28,282,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,282,383.56/6,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.98

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