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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.84, 8,487.64 and 3,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.84, 8,487.64 and 3,793 is: 5,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.84 : 8,487.64 = 3,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.84/8,487.64 = 3,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.84x = 8,487.64 × 3,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.84x = 32,193,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193,618.52/6,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.02

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