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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.08, 8,486.41 and 3,460.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.08, 8,486.41 and 3,460.78 is: 4,775.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.08 : 8,486.41 = 3,460.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.08/8,486.41 = 3,460.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.08x = 8,486.41 × 3,460.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.08x = 29,369,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,369,598.00/6,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.48

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