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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.35, 8,487.51 and 3,355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.35, 8,487.51 and 3,355.91 is: 4,631.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.35 : 8,487.51 = 3,355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.35/8,487.51 = 3,355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.35x = 8,487.51 × 3,355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.35x = 28,483,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,483,319.68/6,150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.17

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