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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.74, 8,470.39 and 5,189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.74, 8,470.39 and 5,189.32 is: 7,156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.74 : 8,470.39 = 5,189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.74/8,470.39 = 5,189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.74x = 8,470.39 × 5,189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.74x = 43,955,495.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,955,495.94/6,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.85

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