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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.49, 8,493.89 and 4,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.49, 8,493.89 and 4,060.26 is: 5,605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.49 : 8,493.89 = 4,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.49/8,493.89 = 4,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.49x = 8,493.89 × 4,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.49x = 34,487,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,487,381.51/6,152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.43

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