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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.94, 8,474.28 and 3,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.94, 8,474.28 and 3,623.16 is: 4,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.94 : 8,474.28 = 3,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.94/8,474.28 = 3,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.94x = 8,474.28 × 3,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.94x = 30,703,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,703,672.32/6,140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.83

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