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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.28, 8,486.08 and 3,354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.28, 8,486.08 and 3,354.78 is: 4,629.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.28 : 8,486.08 = 3,354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.28/8,486.08 = 3,354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.28x = 8,486.08 × 3,354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.28x = 28,468,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,468,931.46/6,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.64

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