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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.10, 8,486.88 and 3,633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.10, 8,486.88 and 3,633.02 is: 5,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.10 : 8,486.88 = 3,633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.10/8,486.88 = 3,633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.10x = 8,486.88 × 3,633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.10x = 30,833,004.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,833,004.78/6,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.42

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