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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.62, 8,205.78 and 4,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.62, 8,205.78 and 4,140.30 is: 6,204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.62 : 8,205.78 = 4,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.62/8,205.78 = 4,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.62x = 8,205.78 × 4,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.62x = 33,974,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974,390.93/5,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.67

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