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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.55, 8,329.35 and 5,147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.55, 8,329.35 and 5,147.40 is: 7,090.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.55 : 8,329.35 = 5,147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.55/8,329.35 = 5,147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.55x = 8,329.35 × 5,147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.55x = 42,874,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874,464.95/6,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.73

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