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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.11, 8,475.25 and 3,783.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.11, 8,475.25 and 3,783.01 is: 5,221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.11 : 8,475.25 = 3,783.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.11/8,475.25 = 3,783.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.11x = 8,475.25 × 3,783.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.11x = 32,061,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061,924.86/6,140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.72

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