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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.52, 8,415.47 and 3,711.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.52, 8,415.47 and 3,711.23 is: 5,119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.52 : 8,415.47 = 3,711.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.52/8,415.47 = 3,711.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.52x = 8,415.47 × 3,711.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.52x = 31,231,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,231,744.73/6,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.52

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