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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.92, 8,466.51 and 3,617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.92, 8,466.51 and 3,617.06 is: 4,990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.92 : 8,466.51 = 3,617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.92/8,466.51 = 3,617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.92x = 8,466.51 × 3,617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.92x = 30,623,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,623,832.33/6,135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.92

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