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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.75, 9,268.04 and 5,479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.75, 9,268.04 and 5,479.41 is: 8,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.75 : 9,268.04 = 5,479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.75/9,268.04 = 5,479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.75x = 9,268.04 × 5,479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.75x = 50,783,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,783,363.66/6,150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.45

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