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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.30, 8,480.51 and 3,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.30, 8,480.51 and 3,350.80 is: 4,624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.30 : 8,480.51 = 3,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.30/8,480.51 = 3,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.30x = 8,480.51 × 3,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.30x = 28,416,492.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,416,492.91/6,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.10

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