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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.92, 8,481.42 and 3,351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.92, 8,481.42 and 3,351.42 is: 4,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.92 : 8,481.42 = 3,351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.92/8,481.42 = 3,351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.92x = 8,481.42 × 3,351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.92x = 28,424,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,424,800.62/6,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.99

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