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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.28, 8,472.42 and 3,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.28, 8,472.42 and 3,486.72 is: 4,811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.28 : 8,472.42 = 3,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.28/8,472.42 = 3,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.28x = 8,472.42 × 3,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.28x = 29,540,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,956.26/6,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.01

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