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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.15, 8,483.05 and 3,352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.15, 8,483.05 and 3,352.65 is: 4,626.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.15 : 8,483.05 = 3,352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.15/8,483.05 = 3,352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.15x = 8,483.05 × 3,352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.15x = 28,440,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,440,697.58/6,147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.65

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