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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.24, 8,490.78 and 4,058.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.24, 8,490.78 and 4,058.01 is: 5,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.24 : 8,490.78 = 4,058.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.24/8,490.78 = 4,058.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.24x = 8,490.78 × 4,058.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.24x = 34,455,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455,670.15/6,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.33

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