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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.78, 8,471.71 and 4,150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.78, 8,471.71 and 4,150.87 is: 5,723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.78 : 8,471.71 = 4,150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.78/8,471.71 = 4,150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.78x = 8,471.71 × 4,150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.78x = 35,164,966.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,164,966.89/6,143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,723.67

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