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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.41, 8,477.90 and 3,348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.41, 8,477.90 and 3,348.91 is: 4,621.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.41 : 8,477.90 = 3,348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.41/8,477.90 = 3,348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.41x = 8,477.90 × 3,348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.41x = 28,391,724.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,391,724.09/6,143.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.49

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