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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.80, 8,493.72 and 4,481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.80, 8,493.72 and 4,481.84 is: 6,189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.80 : 8,493.72 = 4,481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.80/8,493.72 = 4,481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.80x = 8,493.72 × 4,481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.80x = 38,067,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,067,494.04/6,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.03

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