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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.15, 8,486.91 and 3,497.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.15, 8,486.91 and 3,497.49 is: 4,826.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.15 : 8,486.91 = 3,497.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.15/8,486.91 = 3,497.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.15x = 8,486.91 × 3,497.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.15x = 29,682,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,682,882.86/6,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.37

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