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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.38, 8,488.92 and 3,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.38, 8,488.92 and 3,356.88 is: 4,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.38 : 8,488.92 = 3,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.38/8,488.92 = 3,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.38x = 8,488.92 × 3,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.38x = 28,496,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,496,285.77/6,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.50

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