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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.50, 6,557.48 and 4,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.50, 6,557.48 and 4,150.06 is: 6,225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.50 : 6,557.48 = 4,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.50/6,557.48 = 4,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.50x = 6,557.48 × 4,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.50x = 27,213,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,935.45/4,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.31

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