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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.20, 8,483.11 and 3,352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.20, 8,483.11 and 3,352.70 is: 4,626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.20 : 8,483.11 = 3,352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.20/8,483.11 = 3,352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.20x = 8,483.11 × 3,352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.20x = 28,441,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,441,272.10/6,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.71

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