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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.36, 8,487.98 and 3,498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.36, 8,487.98 and 3,498.02 is: 4,827.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.36 : 8,487.98 = 3,498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.36/8,487.98 = 3,498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.36x = 8,487.98 × 3,498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.36x = 29,691,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,691,123.80/6,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.54

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