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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.94, 8,481.38 and 3,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.94, 8,481.38 and 3,351.44 is: 4,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.94 : 8,481.38 = 3,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.94/8,481.38 = 3,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.94x = 8,481.38 × 3,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.94x = 28,424,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,424,777.02/6,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.97

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