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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.94, 8,488.29 and 3,794.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.94, 8,488.29 and 3,794.45 is: 5,236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.94 : 8,488.29 = 3,794.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.94/8,488.29 = 3,794.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.94x = 8,488.29 × 3,794.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.94x = 32,208,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208,363.78/6,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.33

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