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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.58, 8,483.67 and 3,353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.58, 8,483.67 and 3,353.08 is: 4,627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.58 : 8,483.67 = 3,353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.58/8,483.67 = 3,353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.58x = 8,483.67 × 3,353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.58x = 28,446,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446,424.20/6,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.26

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