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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.98, 8,451.41 and 3,604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.98, 8,451.41 and 3,604.10 is: 4,972.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.98 : 8,451.41 = 3,604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.98/8,451.41 = 3,604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.98x = 8,451.41 × 3,604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.98x = 30,459,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,459,666.50/6,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.21

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