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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127, 8,460.02 and 4,708.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127, 8,460.02 and 4,708.45 is: 6,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127 : 8,460.02 = 4,708.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127/8,460.02 = 4,708.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127x = 8,460.02 × 4,708.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127x = 39,833,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,833,581.17/6,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.32

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