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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.46, 8,488.99 and 3,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.46, 8,488.99 and 3,356.96 is: 4,632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.46 : 8,488.99 = 3,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.46/8,488.99 = 3,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.46x = 8,488.99 × 3,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.46x = 28,497,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497,199.87/6,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.59

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