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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.68, 8,489.52 and 3,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.68, 8,489.52 and 3,499.20 is: 4,829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.68 : 8,489.52 = 3,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.68/8,489.52 = 3,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.68x = 8,489.52 × 3,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.68x = 29,706,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,706,528.38/6,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.01

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