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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.74, 8,466.11 and 5,867.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.74, 8,466.11 and 5,867.29 is: 8,077.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.74 : 8,466.11 = 5,867.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.74/8,466.11 = 5,867.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.74x = 8,466.11 × 5,867.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.74x = 49,673,134.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,673,134.98/6,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.27

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