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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.81, 8,477.07 and 3,903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.81, 8,477.07 and 3,903.25 is: 5,387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.81 : 8,477.07 = 3,903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.81/8,477.07 = 3,903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.81x = 8,477.07 × 3,903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.81x = 33,088,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,088,123.48/6,141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.36

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