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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.26, 8,488.86 and 3,356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.26, 8,488.86 and 3,356.76 is: 4,632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.26 : 8,488.86 = 3,356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.26/8,488.86 = 3,356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.26x = 8,488.86 × 3,356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.26x = 28,495,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495,065.69/6,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.39

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