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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.64, 8,486.46 and 3,355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.64, 8,486.46 and 3,355.14 is: 4,630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.64 : 8,486.46 = 3,355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.64/8,486.46 = 3,355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.64x = 8,486.46 × 3,355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.64x = 28,473,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,473,261.40/6,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.07

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