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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.81, 8,475.65 and 3,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.81, 8,475.65 and 3,347.25 is: 4,619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.81 : 8,475.65 = 3,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.81/8,475.65 = 3,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.81x = 8,475.65 × 3,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.81x = 28,370,102.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,370,102.73/6,141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.18

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