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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.88, 8,488.24 and 3,356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.88, 8,488.24 and 3,356.38 is: 4,631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.88 : 8,488.24 = 3,356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.88/8,488.24 = 3,356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.88x = 8,488.24 × 3,356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.88x = 28,489,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,489,758.97/6,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.82

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