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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.10, 8,514.15 and 4,140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.10, 8,514.15 and 4,140.10 is: 6,210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.10 : 8,514.15 = 4,140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.10/8,514.15 = 4,140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.10x = 8,514.15 × 4,140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.10x = 35,249,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,249,432.42/5,676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.15

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