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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.39, 8,466.90 and 3,340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.39, 8,466.90 and 3,340.89 is: 4,610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.39 : 8,466.90 = 3,340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.39/8,466.90 = 3,340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.39x = 8,466.90 × 3,340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.39x = 28,286,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,286,981.54/6,135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.46

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