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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.33, 8,492.56 and 4,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.33, 8,492.56 and 4,027.89 is: 5,564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.33 : 8,492.56 = 4,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.33/8,492.56 = 4,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.33x = 8,492.56 × 4,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.33x = 34,207,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,207,141.93/6,147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.56

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