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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.81, 8,475.80 and 3,347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.81, 8,475.80 and 3,347.31 is: 4,619.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.81 : 8,475.80 = 3,347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.81/8,475.80 = 3,347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.81x = 8,475.80 × 3,347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.81x = 28,371,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,371,130.10/6,141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.34

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