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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.57, 8,489.67 and 4,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.57, 8,489.67 and 4,161.08 is: 5,743.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.57 : 8,489.67 = 4,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.57/8,489.67 = 4,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.57x = 8,489.67 × 4,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.57x = 35,326,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,326,196.04/6,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,743.56

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