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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.64, 8,453.20 and 4,211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.64, 8,453.20 and 4,211.68 is: 5,814.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.64 : 8,453.20 = 4,211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.64/8,453.20 = 4,211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.64x = 8,453.20 × 4,211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.64x = 35,602,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602,173.38/6,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.84

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