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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.80, 8,489.32 and 5,650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.80, 8,489.32 and 5,650.32 is: 7,788.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.80 : 8,489.32 = 5,650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.80/8,489.32 = 5,650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.80x = 8,489.32 × 5,650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.80x = 47,967,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967,374.58/6,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.43

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