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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,421.40, 9,615.90 and 5,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,421.40, 9,615.90 and 5,125.40 is: 7,675.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,421.40 : 9,615.90 = 5,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,421.40/9,615.90 = 5,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,421.40x = 9,615.90 × 5,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,421.40x = 49,285,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,285,333.86/6,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.17

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