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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.56, 8,486.91 and 3,497.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.56, 8,486.91 and 3,497.67 is: 4,826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.56 : 8,486.91 = 3,497.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.56/8,486.91 = 3,497.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.56x = 8,486.91 × 3,497.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.56x = 29,684,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684,410.50/6,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.30

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