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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.03, 8,482.88 and 3,352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.03, 8,482.88 and 3,352.53 is: 4,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.03 : 8,482.88 = 3,352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.03/8,482.88 = 3,352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.03x = 8,482.88 × 3,352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.03x = 28,439,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439,096.86/6,147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.48

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