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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.63, 8,492.74 and 3,464.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.63, 8,492.74 and 3,464.93 is: 4,782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.63 : 8,492.74 = 3,464.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.63/8,492.74 = 3,464.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.63x = 8,492.74 × 3,464.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.63x = 29,426,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,426,762.18/6,153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.02

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