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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.53, 8,480.84 and 3,493.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.53, 8,480.84 and 3,493.45 is: 4,820.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.53 : 8,480.84 = 3,493.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.53/8,480.84 = 3,493.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.53x = 8,480.84 × 3,493.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.53x = 29,627,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,627,330.63/6,145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.96

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