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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.99, 8,481.47 and 3,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.99, 8,481.47 and 3,493.33 is: 4,820.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.99 : 8,481.47 = 3,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.99/8,481.47 = 3,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.99x = 8,481.47 × 3,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.99x = 29,628,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,628,513.72/6,145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.79

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