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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.65, 8,497.91 and 3,797.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.65, 8,497.91 and 3,797.69 is: 5,239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.65 : 8,497.91 = 3,797.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.65/8,497.91 = 3,797.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.65x = 8,497.91 × 3,797.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.65x = 32,272,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,272,408.84/6,159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.33

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