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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.52, 8,487.48 and 3,356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.52, 8,487.48 and 3,356.02 is: 4,631.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.52 : 8,487.48 = 3,356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.52/8,487.48 = 3,356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.52x = 8,487.48 × 3,356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.52x = 28,484,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,484,152.63/6,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.18

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