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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.92, 8,485.56 and 4,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.92, 8,485.56 and 4,160.76 is: 5,740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.92 : 8,485.56 = 4,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.92/8,485.56 = 4,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.92x = 8,485.56 × 4,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.92x = 35,306,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,306,378.63/6,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.02

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