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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.59, 8,459.38 and 4,338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.59, 8,459.38 and 4,338.06 is: 5,983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.59 : 8,459.38 = 4,338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.59/8,459.38 = 4,338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.59x = 8,459.38 × 4,338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.59x = 36,697,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,697,303.43/6,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.98

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