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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.66, 8,487.90 and 3,356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.66, 8,487.90 and 3,356.16 is: 4,631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.66 : 8,487.90 = 3,356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.66/8,487.90 = 3,356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.66x = 8,487.90 × 3,356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.66x = 28,486,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,486,750.46/6,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.49

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