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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.18, 8,487.96 and 3,497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.18, 8,487.96 and 3,497.98 is: 4,827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.18 : 8,487.96 = 3,497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.18/8,487.96 = 3,497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.18x = 8,487.96 × 3,497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.18x = 29,690,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,690,714.32/6,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.62

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