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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.43, 8,480.68 and 3,350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.43, 8,480.68 and 3,350.93 is: 4,624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.43 : 8,480.68 = 3,350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.43/8,480.68 = 3,350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.43x = 8,480.68 × 3,350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.43x = 28,418,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,418,165.03/6,145.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.28

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