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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.15, 8,486.07 and 3,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.15, 8,486.07 and 3,497.40 is: 4,825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.15 : 8,486.07 = 3,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.15/8,486.07 = 3,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.15x = 8,486.07 × 3,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.15x = 29,679,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,679,181.22/6,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.77

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