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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,138.63, 8,471.34 and 3,486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,138.63, 8,471.34 and 3,486.92 is: 4,811.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,138.63 : 8,471.34 = 3,486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,138.63/8,471.34 = 3,486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,138.63x = 8,471.34 × 3,486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,138.63x = 29,538,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,538,842.52/6,138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.96

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