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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.89, 8,488.20 and 3,356.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.89, 8,488.20 and 3,356.39 is: 4,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.89 : 8,488.20 = 3,356.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.89/8,488.20 = 3,356.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.89x = 8,488.20 × 3,356.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.89x = 28,489,709.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,489,709.60/6,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.80

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