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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.09, 8,477.46 and 3,348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.09, 8,477.46 and 3,348.59 is: 4,621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.09 : 8,477.46 = 3,348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.09/8,477.46 = 3,348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.09x = 8,477.46 × 3,348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.09x = 28,387,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,387,495.39/6,143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.05

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