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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.93, 8,453.45 and 3,607.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.93, 8,453.45 and 3,607.46 is: 4,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.93 : 8,453.45 = 3,607.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.93/8,453.45 = 3,607.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.93x = 8,453.45 × 3,607.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.93x = 30,495,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,495,482.74/6,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.10

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