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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.62, 8,487.63 and 3,498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.62, 8,487.63 and 3,498.68 is: 4,828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.62 : 8,487.63 = 3,498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.62/8,487.63 = 3,498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.62x = 8,487.63 × 3,498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.62x = 29,695,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695,458.89/6,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.05

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