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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.94, 8,487.09 and 3,792.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.94, 8,487.09 and 3,792.84 is: 5,234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.94 : 8,487.09 = 3,792.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.94/8,487.09 = 3,792.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.94x = 8,487.09 × 3,792.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.94x = 32,190,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,190,174.44/6,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.23

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