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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.65, 8,433.69 and 4,213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.65, 8,433.69 and 4,213.89 is: 5,820.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.65 : 8,433.69 = 4,213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.65/8,433.69 = 4,213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.65x = 8,433.69 × 4,213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.65x = 35,538,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,538,641.95/6,105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.62

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