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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.66, 8,475.49 and 3,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.66, 8,475.49 and 3,347.16 is: 4,619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.66 : 8,475.49 = 3,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.66/8,475.49 = 3,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.66x = 8,475.49 × 3,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.66x = 28,368,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,368,774.68/6,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.08

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