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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.21, 8,847.51 and 4,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.21, 8,847.51 and 4,051.90 is: 5,592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.21 : 8,847.51 = 4,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.21/8,847.51 = 4,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.21x = 8,847.51 × 4,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.21x = 35,849,225.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,849,225.77/6,410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.52

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