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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.48, 8,490.72 and 3,793.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.48, 8,490.72 and 3,793.92 is: 5,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.48 : 8,490.72 = 3,793.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.48/8,490.72 = 3,793.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.48x = 8,490.72 × 3,793.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.48x = 32,213,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,213,112.42/6,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.50

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