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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.70, 8,473.86 and 4,150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.70, 8,473.86 and 4,150.94 is: 5,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.70 : 8,473.86 = 4,150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.70/8,473.86 = 4,150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.70x = 8,473.86 × 4,150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.70x = 35,174,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,174,442.06/6,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,728.08

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