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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.25, 8,466.55 and 3,617.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.25, 8,466.55 and 3,617.47 is: 4,992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.25 : 8,466.55 = 3,617.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.25/8,466.55 = 3,617.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.25x = 8,466.55 × 3,617.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.25x = 30,627,448.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627,448.30/6,135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.05

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