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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,121.33, 8,454.32 and 4,140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,121.33, 8,454.32 and 4,140.07 is: 5,717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,121.33 : 8,454.32 = 4,140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,121.33/8,454.32 = 4,140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,121.33x = 8,454.32 × 4,140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,121.33x = 35,001,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001,476.60/6,121.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.95

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