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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.17, 8,478.87 and 3,349.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.17, 8,478.87 and 3,349.67 is: 4,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.17 : 8,478.87 = 3,349.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.17/8,478.87 = 3,349.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.17x = 8,478.87 × 3,349.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.17x = 28,401,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401,416.47/6,144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.50

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