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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.62, 8,480.73 and 3,351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.62, 8,480.73 and 3,351.06 is: 4,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.62 : 8,480.73 = 3,351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.62/8,480.73 = 3,351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.62x = 8,480.73 × 3,351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.62x = 28,419,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,419,435.07/6,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.34

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