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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.63, 8,474.07 and 3,346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.63, 8,474.07 and 3,346.13 is: 4,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.63 : 8,474.07 = 3,346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.63/8,474.07 = 3,346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.63x = 8,474.07 × 3,346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.63x = 28,355,297.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,355,297.48/6,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.66

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