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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.51, 8,467.19 and 5,868.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.51, 8,467.19 and 5,868.07 is: 8,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.51 : 8,467.19 = 5,868.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.51/8,467.19 = 5,868.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.51x = 8,467.19 × 5,868.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.51x = 49,686,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,686,063.62/6,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.36

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