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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.25, 8,476.14 and 4,153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.25, 8,476.14 and 4,153.50 is: 5,733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.25 : 8,476.14 = 4,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.25/8,476.14 = 4,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.25x = 8,476.14 × 4,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.25x = 35,205,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,205,647.49/6,140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.59

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