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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.13, 8,488.58 and 3,356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.13, 8,488.58 and 3,356.63 is: 4,632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.13 : 8,488.58 = 3,356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.13/8,488.58 = 3,356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.13x = 8,488.58 × 3,356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.13x = 28,492,988.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,492,988.23/6,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.16

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