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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.20, 8,480.70 and 3,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.20, 8,480.70 and 3,350.88 is: 4,624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.20 : 8,480.70 = 3,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.20/8,480.70 = 3,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.20x = 8,480.70 × 3,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.20x = 28,417,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,417,808.02/6,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.39

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