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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.08, 8,477.52 and 5,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.08, 8,477.52 and 5,641.60 is: 7,776.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.08 : 8,477.52 = 5,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.08/8,477.52 = 5,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.08x = 8,477.52 × 5,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.08x = 47,826,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,826,776.83/6,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,776.61

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