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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.52, 8,472.90 and 3,779.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.52, 8,472.90 and 3,779.56 is: 5,214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.52 : 8,472.90 = 3,779.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.52/8,472.90 = 3,779.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.52x = 8,472.90 × 3,779.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.52x = 32,023,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,023,846.80/6,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.32

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