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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.97, 8,494.61 and 4,063.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.97, 8,494.61 and 4,063.17 is: 5,609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.97 : 8,494.61 = 4,063.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.97/8,494.61 = 4,063.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.97x = 8,494.61 × 4,063.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.97x = 34,515,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,515,044.51/6,152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.49

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