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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.76, 8,479.76 and 3,350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.76, 8,479.76 and 3,350.26 is: 4,623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.76 : 8,479.76 = 3,350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.76/8,479.76 = 3,350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.76x = 8,479.76 × 3,350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.76x = 28,409,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,409,400.74/6,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.35

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