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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.18, 8,425.11 and 3,747.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.18, 8,425.11 and 3,747.42 is: 5,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.18 : 8,425.11 = 3,747.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.18/8,425.11 = 3,747.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.18x = 8,425.11 × 3,747.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.18x = 31,572,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,572,425.72/6,105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.42

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