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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,137.19, 8,468.73 and 4,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,137.19, 8,468.73 and 4,150.44 is: 5,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,137.19 : 8,468.73 = 4,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,137.19/8,468.73 = 4,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,137.19x = 8,468.73 × 4,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,137.19x = 35,148,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148,955.74/6,137.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.21

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