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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.65, 8,483.68 and 3,458.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.65, 8,483.68 and 3,458.67 is: 4,772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.65 : 8,483.68 = 3,458.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.65/8,483.68 = 3,458.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.65x = 8,483.68 × 3,458.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.65x = 29,342,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,342,240.86/6,147.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.92

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