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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.63, 8,482.47 and 3,352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.63, 8,482.47 and 3,352.13 is: 4,626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.63 : 8,482.47 = 3,352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.63/8,482.47 = 3,352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.63x = 8,482.47 × 3,352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.63x = 28,434,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,434,342.16/6,146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.01

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