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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.06, 8,506.44 and 3,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.06, 8,506.44 and 3,927 is: 5,421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.06 : 8,506.44 = 3,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.06/8,506.44 = 3,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.06x = 8,506.44 × 3,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.06x = 33,404,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,404,789.88/6,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.04

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