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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.54, 8,773.11 and 6,146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.54, 8,773.11 and 6,146.46 is: 8,477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.54 : 8,773.11 = 6,146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.54/8,773.11 = 6,146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.54x = 8,773.11 × 6,146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.54x = 53,923,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,923,569.69/6,360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,477.83

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