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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.76, 8,488.02 and 3,356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.76, 8,488.02 and 3,356.26 is: 4,631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.76 : 8,488.02 = 3,356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.76/8,488.02 = 3,356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.76x = 8,488.02 × 3,356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.76x = 28,488,002.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488,002.01/6,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.62

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