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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.61, 8,466.89 and 3,482.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.61, 8,466.89 and 3,482.97 is: 4,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.61 : 8,466.89 = 3,482.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.61/8,466.89 = 3,482.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.61x = 8,466.89 × 3,482.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.61x = 29,489,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,489,923.86/6,135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.36

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