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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.02, 8,451.41 and 3,999.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.02, 8,451.41 and 3,999.98 is: 5,519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.02 : 8,451.41 = 3,999.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.02/8,451.41 = 3,999.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.02x = 8,451.41 × 3,999.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.02x = 33,805,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,805,472.10/6,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.24

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