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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.12, 8,487.02 and 3,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.12, 8,487.02 and 3,761.04 is: 5,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.12 : 8,487.02 = 3,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.12/8,487.02 = 3,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.12x = 8,487.02 × 3,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.12x = 31,920,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,920,021.70/6,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.15

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