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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,142.41, 8,476.52 and 3,347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,142.41, 8,476.52 and 3,347.91 is: 4,620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,142.41 : 8,476.52 = 3,347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,142.41/8,476.52 = 3,347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,142.41x = 8,476.52 × 3,347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,142.41x = 28,378,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,378,602.66/6,142.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.11

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