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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.72, 8,485.12 and 4,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.72, 8,485.12 and 4,026.30 is: 5,554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.72 : 8,485.12 = 4,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.72/8,485.12 = 4,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.72x = 8,485.12 × 4,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.72x = 34,163,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,163,638.66/6,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.41

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