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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.74, 8,475.60 and 3,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.74, 8,475.60 and 3,347.24 is: 4,619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.74 : 8,475.60 = 3,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.74/8,475.60 = 3,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.74x = 8,475.60 × 3,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.74x = 28,369,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,369,833.33/6,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.19

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