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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.98, 8,475.94 and 3,347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.98, 8,475.94 and 3,347.48 is: 4,619.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.98 : 8,475.94 = 3,347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.98/8,475.94 = 3,347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.98x = 8,475.94 × 3,347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.98x = 28,373,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,373,052.45/6,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.53

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