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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.52, 8,489.81 and 3,499.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.52, 8,489.81 and 3,499.35 is: 4,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.52 : 8,489.81 = 3,499.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.52/8,489.81 = 3,499.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.52x = 8,489.81 × 3,499.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.52x = 29,708,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,708,793.54/6,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.50

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