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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.63, 8,472.78 and 3,345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.63, 8,472.78 and 3,345.13 is: 4,616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.63 : 8,472.78 = 3,345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.63/8,472.78 = 3,345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.63x = 8,472.78 × 3,345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.63x = 28,342,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,342,491.47/6,139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.32

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