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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.29, 8,487.41 and 3,355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.29, 8,487.41 and 3,355.79 is: 4,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.29 : 8,487.41 = 3,355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.29/8,487.41 = 3,355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.29x = 8,487.41 × 3,355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.29x = 28,481,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,481,970.04/6,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.99

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