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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.55, 8,486.69 and 3,789.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.55, 8,486.69 and 3,789.59 is: 5,228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.55 : 8,486.69 = 3,789.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.55/8,486.69 = 3,789.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.55x = 8,486.69 × 3,789.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.55x = 32,161,075.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,161,075.56/6,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.13

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