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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.41, 8,466.86 and 3,340.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.41, 8,466.86 and 3,340.91 is: 4,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.41 : 8,466.86 = 3,340.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.41/8,466.86 = 3,340.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.41x = 8,466.86 × 3,340.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.41x = 28,287,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287,017.24/6,135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.45

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