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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.52, 8,478.04 and 3,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.52, 8,478.04 and 3,349 is: 4,621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.52 : 8,478.04 = 3,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.52/8,478.04 = 3,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.52x = 8,478.04 × 3,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.52x = 28,392,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,392,955.96/6,143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.61

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