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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.37, 8,489.36 and 3,499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.37, 8,489.36 and 3,499.03 is: 4,828.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.37 : 8,489.36 = 3,499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.37/8,489.36 = 3,499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.37x = 8,489.36 × 3,499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.37x = 29,704,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,704,465.38/6,151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.92

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