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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.97, 8,486.97 and 4,029.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.97, 8,486.97 and 4,029.77 is: 5,559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.97 : 8,486.97 = 4,029.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.97/8,486.97 = 4,029.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.97x = 8,486.97 × 4,029.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.97x = 34,200,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,537.10/6,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.28

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