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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.02, 8,488.50 and 3,913.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.02, 8,488.50 and 3,913.09 is: 5,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.02 : 8,488.50 = 3,913.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.02/8,488.50 = 3,913.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.02x = 8,488.50 × 3,913.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.02x = 33,216,264.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,216,264.47/6,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.25

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