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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.19, 8,487.22 and 3,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.19, 8,487.22 and 3,497.60 is: 4,826.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.19 : 8,487.22 = 3,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.19/8,487.22 = 3,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.19x = 8,487.22 × 3,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.19x = 29,684,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684,900.67/6,150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.66

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