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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.67, 8,481.05 and 3,493.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.67, 8,481.05 and 3,493.22 is: 4,820.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.67 : 8,481.05 = 3,493.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.67/8,481.05 = 3,493.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.67x = 8,481.05 × 3,493.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.67x = 29,626,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,626,173.48/6,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.66

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