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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.47, 8,464.11 and 3,615.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.47, 8,464.11 and 3,615.69 is: 4,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.47 : 8,464.11 = 3,615.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.47/8,464.11 = 3,615.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.47x = 8,464.11 × 3,615.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.47x = 30,603,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,603,597.89/6,133.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.61

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