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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.22, 8,474.86 and 3,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.22, 8,474.86 and 3,346.72 is: 4,618.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.22 : 8,474.86 = 3,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.22/8,474.86 = 3,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.22x = 8,474.86 × 3,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.22x = 28,362,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,362,966.46/6,141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.46

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