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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.54, 8,486.37 and 3,354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.54, 8,486.37 and 3,354.98 is: 4,629.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.54 : 8,486.37 = 3,354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.54/8,486.37 = 3,354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.54x = 8,486.37 × 3,354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.54x = 28,471,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,471,601.62/6,149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.88

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