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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.46, 8,487.61 and 3,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.46, 8,487.61 and 3,355.96 is: 4,631.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.46 : 8,487.61 = 3,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.46/8,487.61 = 3,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.46x = 8,487.61 × 3,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.46x = 28,484,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,484,079.66/6,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.21

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