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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.66, 8,486.54 and 3,632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.66, 8,486.54 and 3,632.88 is: 5,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.66 : 8,486.54 = 3,632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.66/8,486.54 = 3,632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.66x = 8,486.54 × 3,632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.66x = 30,830,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,830,563.27/6,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.56

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