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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.80, 8,488.73 and 3,633.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.80, 8,488.73 and 3,633.73 is: 5,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.80 : 8,488.73 = 3,633.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.80/8,488.73 = 3,633.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.80x = 8,488.73 × 3,633.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.80x = 30,845,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,845,740.73/6,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.91

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