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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.63, 8,478.23 and 3,349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.63, 8,478.23 and 3,349.13 is: 4,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.63 : 8,478.23 = 3,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.63/8,478.23 = 3,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.63x = 8,478.23 × 3,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.63x = 28,394,635.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,394,635.30/6,143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.80

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