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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.31, 8,474.93 and 3,621.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.31, 8,474.93 and 3,621.48 is: 4,998.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.31 : 8,474.93 = 3,621.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.31/8,474.93 = 3,621.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.31x = 8,474.93 × 3,621.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.31x = 30,691,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,691,753.19/6,140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.41

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