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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.57, 8,486.45 and 3,355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.57, 8,486.45 and 3,355.25 is: 4,630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.57 : 8,486.45 = 3,355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.57/8,486.45 = 3,355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.57x = 8,486.45 × 3,355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.57x = 28,474,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,474,161.36/6,149.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.27

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