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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.42, 8,514.39 and 4,282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.42, 8,514.39 and 4,282.50 is: 5,908.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.42 : 8,514.39 = 4,282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.42/8,514.39 = 4,282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.42x = 8,514.39 × 4,282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.42x = 36,462,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,462,875.18/6,171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.34

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