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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.30, 8,470.91 and 4,150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.30, 8,470.91 and 4,150.13 is: 5,725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.30 : 8,470.91 = 4,150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.30/8,470.91 = 4,150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.30x = 8,470.91 × 4,150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.30x = 35,155,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,155,345.74/6,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.35

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