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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.35, 8,488.89 and 3,356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.35, 8,488.89 and 3,356.91 is: 4,632.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.35 : 8,488.89 = 3,356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.35/8,488.89 = 3,356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.35x = 8,488.89 × 3,356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.35x = 28,496,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,496,439.73/6,151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.55

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