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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.96, 8,475.89 and 3,347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.96, 8,475.89 and 3,347.46 is: 4,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.96 : 8,475.89 = 3,347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.96/8,475.89 = 3,347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.96x = 8,475.89 × 3,347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.96x = 28,372,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,372,686.00/6,141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.48

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