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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.64, 8,483.79 and 3,353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.64, 8,483.79 and 3,353.14 is: 4,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.64 : 8,483.79 = 3,353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.64/8,483.79 = 3,353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.64x = 8,483.79 × 3,353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.64x = 28,447,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,447,335.60/6,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.36

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