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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.91, 8,485.50 and 3,354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.91, 8,485.50 and 3,354.41 is: 4,629.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.91 : 8,485.50 = 3,354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.91/8,485.50 = 3,354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.91x = 8,485.50 × 3,354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.91x = 28,463,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463,846.06/6,148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.09

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