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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.07, 8,486.48 and 3,597.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.07, 8,486.48 and 3,597.45 is: 4,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.07 : 8,486.48 = 3,597.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.07/8,486.48 = 3,597.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.07x = 8,486.48 × 3,597.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.07x = 30,529,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,529,669.49/6,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.12

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