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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.09, 8,466.35 and 3,340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.09, 8,466.35 and 3,340.59 is: 4,609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.09 : 8,466.35 = 3,340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.09/8,466.35 = 3,340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.09x = 8,466.35 × 3,340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.09x = 28,282,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,282,587.44/6,135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.97

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