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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.76, 8,479.86 and 3,906.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.76, 8,479.86 and 3,906.82 is: 5,390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.76 : 8,479.86 = 3,906.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.76/8,479.86 = 3,906.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.76x = 8,479.86 × 3,906.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.76x = 33,129,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,129,286.65/6,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.59

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