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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.08, 8,481.84 and 4,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.08, 8,481.84 and 4,052 is: 5,588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.08 : 8,481.84 = 4,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.08/8,481.84 = 4,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.08x = 8,481.84 × 4,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.08x = 34,368,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,368,415.68/6,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.29

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