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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.02, 8,485.98 and 3,789.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.02, 8,485.98 and 3,789.06 is: 5,227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.02 : 8,485.98 = 3,789.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.02/8,485.98 = 3,789.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.02x = 8,485.98 × 3,789.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.02x = 32,153,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,153,887.38/6,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.41

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