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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.55, 8,485.31 and 3,788.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.55, 8,485.31 and 3,788.59 is: 5,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.55 : 8,485.31 = 3,788.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.55/8,485.31 = 3,788.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.55x = 8,485.31 × 3,788.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.55x = 32,147,348.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147,348.87/6,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.75

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