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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.62, 9,205.88 and 4,379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.62, 9,205.88 and 4,379.15 is: 6,554.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.62 : 9,205.88 = 4,379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.62/9,205.88 = 4,379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.62x = 9,205.88 × 4,379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.62x = 40,313,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,313,861.48/6,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,554.44

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