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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.09, 8,474.72 and 3,346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.09, 8,474.72 and 3,346.59 is: 4,618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.09 : 8,474.72 = 3,346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.09/8,474.72 = 3,346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.09x = 8,474.72 × 3,346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.09x = 28,361,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,361,413.20/6,141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.30

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