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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.72, 8,485.33 and 3,354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.72, 8,485.33 and 3,354.22 is: 4,628.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.72 : 8,485.33 = 3,354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.72/8,485.33 = 3,354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.72x = 8,485.33 × 3,354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.72x = 28,461,663.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461,663.59/6,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.88

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