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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.65, 8,506.68 and 3,925.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.65, 8,506.68 and 3,925.42 is: 5,419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.65 : 8,506.68 = 3,925.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.65/8,506.68 = 3,925.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.65x = 8,506.68 × 3,925.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.65x = 33,392,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392,291.81/6,161.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,419.37

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