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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.44, 8,473.86 and 3,346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.44, 8,473.86 and 3,346.12 is: 4,617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.44 : 8,473.86 = 3,346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.44/8,473.86 = 3,346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.44x = 8,473.86 × 3,346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.44x = 28,354,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354,552.42/6,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.67

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