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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.39, 8,474.91 and 3,346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.39, 8,474.91 and 3,346.89 is: 4,618.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.39 : 8,474.91 = 3,346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.39/8,474.91 = 3,346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.39x = 8,474.91 × 3,346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.39x = 28,364,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364,591.53/6,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.59

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