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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.97, 8,493.28 and 4,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.97, 8,493.28 and 4,389.50 is: 6,051.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.97 : 8,493.28 = 4,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.97/8,493.28 = 4,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.97x = 8,493.28 × 4,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.97x = 37,281,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,281,215.58/6,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.20

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