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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.99, 8,481.47 and 3,351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.99, 8,481.47 and 3,351.49 is: 4,625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.99 : 8,481.47 = 3,351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.99/8,481.47 = 3,351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.99x = 8,481.47 × 3,351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.99x = 28,425,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,425,561.89/6,145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.06

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