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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.96, 8,484.72 and 3,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.96, 8,484.72 and 3,791.24 is: 5,230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.96 : 8,484.72 = 3,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.96/8,484.72 = 3,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.96x = 8,484.72 × 3,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.96x = 32,167,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167,609.85/6,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.54

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