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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.02, 8,466.50 and 5,867.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.02, 8,466.50 and 5,867.58 is: 8,077.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.02 : 8,466.50 = 5,867.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.02/8,466.50 = 5,867.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.02x = 8,466.50 × 5,867.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.02x = 49,677,866.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,677,866.07/6,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.68

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