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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.24, 8,512.18 and 3,651.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.24, 8,512.18 and 3,651.49 is: 5,038.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.24 : 8,512.18 = 3,651.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.24/8,512.18 = 3,651.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.24x = 8,512.18 × 3,651.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.24x = 31,082,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,082,140.15/6,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.24

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