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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.13, 8,479.01 and 3,906.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.13, 8,479.01 and 3,906.19 is: 5,389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.13 : 8,479.01 = 3,906.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.13/8,479.01 = 3,906.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.13x = 8,479.01 × 3,906.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.13x = 33,120,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120,644.44/6,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.74

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