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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.68, 8,483.58 and 4,160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.68, 8,483.58 and 4,160.92 is: 5,740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.68 : 8,483.58 = 4,160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.68/8,483.58 = 4,160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.68x = 8,483.58 × 4,160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.68x = 35,299,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,299,497.69/6,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.05

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