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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.76, 8,492.13 and 4,731.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.76, 8,492.13 and 4,731.94 is: 6,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.76 : 8,492.13 = 4,731.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.76/8,492.13 = 4,731.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.76x = 8,492.13 × 4,731.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.76x = 40,184,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184,293.91/6,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.22

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