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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.27, 8,487.23 and 3,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.27, 8,487.23 and 3,497.52 is: 4,826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.27 : 8,487.23 = 3,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.27/8,487.23 = 3,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.27x = 8,487.23 × 3,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.27x = 29,684,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684,256.67/6,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.50

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