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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.40, 8,423.10 and 4,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.40, 8,423.10 and 4,060.20 is: 6,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.40 : 8,423.10 = 4,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.40/8,423.10 = 4,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.40x = 8,423.10 × 4,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.40x = 34,199,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,470.62/5,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.30

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