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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,138.92, 8,468.62 and 4,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,138.92, 8,468.62 and 4,015.10 is: 5,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,138.92 : 8,468.62 = 4,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,138.92/8,468.62 = 4,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,138.92x = 8,468.62 × 4,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,138.92x = 34,002,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,002,367.30/6,138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.82

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