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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.36, 8,489.25 and 3,632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.36, 8,489.25 and 3,632.88 is: 5,014.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.36 : 8,489.25 = 3,632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.36/8,489.25 = 3,632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.36x = 8,489.25 × 3,632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.36x = 30,840,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,840,426.54/6,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.41

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