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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.13, 8,486.81 and 3,460.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.13, 8,486.81 and 3,460.89 is: 4,775.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.13 : 8,486.81 = 3,460.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.13/8,486.81 = 3,460.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.13x = 8,486.81 × 3,460.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.13x = 29,371,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,371,943.36/6,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.83

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