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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.88, 8,487.08 and 3,461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.88, 8,487.08 and 3,461.32 is: 4,775.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.88 : 8,487.08 = 3,461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.88/8,487.08 = 3,461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.88x = 8,487.08 × 3,461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.88x = 29,376,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376,499.75/6,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.98

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