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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.72, 8,487.66 and 3,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.72, 8,487.66 and 3,497.76 is: 4,826.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.72 : 8,487.66 = 3,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.72/8,487.66 = 3,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.72x = 8,487.66 × 3,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.72x = 29,687,797.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,687,797.64/6,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.72

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