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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.23, 8,484.43 and 4,025.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.23, 8,484.43 and 4,025.80 is: 5,553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.23 : 8,484.43 = 4,025.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.23/8,484.43 = 4,025.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.23x = 8,484.43 × 4,025.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.23x = 34,156,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156,555.74/6,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.71

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