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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.02, 8,484.60 and 3,788.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.02, 8,484.60 and 3,788.06 is: 5,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.02 : 8,484.60 = 3,788.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.02/8,484.60 = 3,788.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.02x = 8,484.60 × 3,788.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.02x = 32,140,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140,173.88/6,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.03

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