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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.78, 8,488.20 and 3,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.78, 8,488.20 and 3,356.28 is: 4,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.78 : 8,488.20 = 3,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.78/8,488.20 = 3,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.78x = 8,488.20 × 3,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.78x = 28,488,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488,775.90/6,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.73

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