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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.55, 8,475.80 and 4,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.55, 8,475.80 and 4,133.52 is: 5,706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.55 : 8,475.80 = 4,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.55/8,475.80 = 4,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.55x = 8,475.80 × 4,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.55x = 35,034,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,034,868.15/6,139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.43

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