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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.07, 8,439.12 and 3,462.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.07, 8,439.12 and 3,462.73 is: 4,778.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.07 : 8,439.12 = 3,462.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.07/8,439.12 = 3,462.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.07x = 8,439.12 × 3,462.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.07x = 29,222,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,222,372.90/6,115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.75

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