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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.73, 8,488.08 and 3,356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.73, 8,488.08 and 3,356.23 is: 4,631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.73 : 8,488.08 = 3,356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.73/8,488.08 = 3,356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.73x = 8,488.08 × 3,356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.73x = 28,487,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,487,948.74/6,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.64

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