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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.07, 8,473.01 and 3,487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.07, 8,473.01 and 3,487.13 is: 4,812.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.07 : 8,473.01 = 3,487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.07/8,473.01 = 3,487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.07x = 8,473.01 × 3,487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.07x = 29,546,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,546,427.56/6,140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.07

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