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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.50, 8,475.36 and 3,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.50, 8,475.36 and 3,347 is: 4,618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.50 : 8,475.36 = 3,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.50/8,475.36 = 3,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.50x = 8,475.36 × 3,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.50x = 28,367,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,367,029.92/6,141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.91

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