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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.05, 8,477.19 and 4,469.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.05, 8,477.19 and 4,469.51 is: 6,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.05 : 8,477.19 = 4,469.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.05/8,477.19 = 4,469.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.05x = 8,477.19 × 4,469.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.05x = 37,888,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,888,906.67/6,151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.75

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