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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,134.61, 8,473.39 and 6,042.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,134.61, 8,473.39 and 6,042.45 is: 8,346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,134.61 : 8,473.39 = 6,042.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,134.61/8,473.39 = 6,042.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,134.61x = 8,473.39 × 6,042.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,134.61x = 51,200,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,200,005.19/6,134.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.09

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