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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.06, 8,475.57 and 4,155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.06, 8,475.57 and 4,155.29 is: 5,732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.06 : 8,475.57 = 4,155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.06/8,475.57 = 4,155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.06x = 8,475.57 × 4,155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.06x = 35,218,408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,218,408.89/6,144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.11

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