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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.84, 8,466.59 and 3,482.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.84, 8,466.59 and 3,482.89 is: 4,805.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.84 : 8,466.59 = 3,482.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.84/8,466.59 = 3,482.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.84x = 8,466.59 × 3,482.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.84x = 29,488,201.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,488,201.65/6,135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.89

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