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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.13, 8,478.88 and 3,349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.13, 8,478.88 and 3,349.63 is: 4,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.13 : 8,478.88 = 3,349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.13/8,478.88 = 3,349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.13x = 8,478.88 × 3,349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.13x = 28,401,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401,110.81/6,144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.48

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