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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.91, 8,328.52 and 4,540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.91, 8,328.52 and 4,540.15 is: 6,265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.91 : 8,328.52 = 4,540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.91/8,328.52 = 4,540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.91x = 8,328.52 × 4,540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.91x = 37,812,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,812,746.16/6,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.67

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