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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.32, 8,449.82 and 4,115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.32, 8,449.82 and 4,115.28 is: 5,675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.32 : 8,449.82 = 4,115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.32/8,449.82 = 4,115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.32x = 8,449.82 × 4,115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.32x = 34,773,375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,773,375.25/6,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.14

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