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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.42, 8,488.66 and 3,462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.42, 8,488.66 and 3,462.48 is: 4,778.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.42 : 8,488.66 = 3,462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.42/8,488.66 = 3,462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.42x = 8,488.66 × 3,462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.42x = 29,391,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,391,815.48/6,151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.05

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