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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.97, 8,485.59 and 4,028.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.97, 8,485.59 and 4,028.77 is: 5,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.97 : 8,485.59 = 4,028.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.97/8,485.59 = 4,028.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.97x = 8,485.59 × 4,028.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.97x = 34,186,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,186,490.42/6,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.90

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