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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.03, 8,489.79 and 4,166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.03, 8,489.79 and 4,166.61 is: 5,751.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.03 : 8,489.79 = 4,166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.03/8,489.79 = 4,166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.03x = 8,489.79 × 4,166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.03x = 35,373,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,373,643.91/6,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.78

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