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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.65, 8,474.31 and 4,152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.65, 8,474.31 and 4,152.76 is: 5,726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.65 : 8,474.31 = 4,152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.65/8,474.31 = 4,152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.65x = 8,474.31 × 4,152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.65x = 35,191,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,191,754.41/6,145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.29

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