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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.65, 8,464.92 and 3,614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.65, 8,464.92 and 3,614.59 is: 4,989.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.65 : 8,464.92 = 3,614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.65/8,464.92 = 3,614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.65x = 8,464.92 × 3,614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.65x = 30,597,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,597,172.86/6,132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.23

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