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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.55, 8,486.09 and 3,763.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.55, 8,486.09 and 3,763.49 is: 5,193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.55 : 8,486.09 = 3,763.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.55/8,486.09 = 3,763.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.55x = 8,486.09 × 3,763.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.55x = 31,937,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,937,314.85/6,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.44

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