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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.51, 8,486.94 and 3,461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.51, 8,486.94 and 3,461.40 is: 4,776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.51 : 8,486.94 = 3,461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.51/8,486.94 = 3,461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.51x = 8,486.94 × 3,461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.51x = 29,376,694.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376,694.12/6,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.30

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