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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.92, 8,474.40 and 3,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.92, 8,474.40 and 3,346.44 is: 4,618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.92 : 8,474.40 = 3,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.92/8,474.40 = 3,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.92x = 8,474.40 × 3,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.92x = 28,359,071.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,359,071.14/6,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.05

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