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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.93, 8,483.48 and 3,494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.93, 8,483.48 and 3,494.74 is: 4,823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.93 : 8,483.48 = 3,494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.93/8,483.48 = 3,494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.93x = 8,483.48 × 3,494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.93x = 29,647,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,647,514.48/6,146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.14

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