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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.17, 8,464.88 and 3,615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.17, 8,464.88 and 3,615.14 is: 4,989.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.17 : 8,464.88 = 3,615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.17/8,464.88 = 3,615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.17x = 8,464.88 × 3,615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.17x = 30,601,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,601,693.00/6,133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.54

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