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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.25, 8,486.10 and 3,354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.25, 8,486.10 and 3,354.75 is: 4,629.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.25 : 8,486.10 = 3,354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.25/8,486.10 = 3,354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.25x = 8,486.10 × 3,354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.25x = 28,468,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,468,743.98/6,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.63

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