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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.76, 8,451.68 and 3,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.76, 8,451.68 and 3,974.80 is: 5,482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.76 : 8,451.68 = 3,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.76/8,451.68 = 3,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.76x = 8,451.68 × 3,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.76x = 33,593,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,593,737.66/6,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.22

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