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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.46, 8,480.71 and 3,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.46, 8,480.71 and 3,350.96 is: 4,624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.46 : 8,480.71 = 3,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.46/8,480.71 = 3,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.46x = 8,480.71 × 3,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.46x = 28,418,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,418,519.98/6,145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.31

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