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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.91, 8,482.74 and 3,352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.91, 8,482.74 and 3,352.41 is: 4,626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.91 : 8,482.74 = 3,352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.91/8,482.74 = 3,352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.91x = 8,482.74 × 3,352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.91x = 28,437,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,437,622.40/6,146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.33

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