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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.91, 9,206.57 and 4,761.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.91, 9,206.57 and 4,761.19 is: 7,143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.91 : 9,206.57 = 4,761.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.91/9,206.57 = 4,761.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.91x = 9,206.57 × 4,761.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.91x = 43,834,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,834,159.18/6,135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.88

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