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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,138.25, 8,470.97 and 3,343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,138.25, 8,470.97 and 3,343.93 is: 4,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,138.25 : 8,470.97 = 3,343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,138.25/8,470.97 = 3,343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,138.25x = 8,470.97 × 3,343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,138.25x = 28,326,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326,330.71/6,138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.72

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