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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.52, 8,488.86 and 3,357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.52, 8,488.86 and 3,357.02 is: 4,632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.52 : 8,488.86 = 3,357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.52/8,488.86 = 3,357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.52x = 8,488.86 × 3,357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.52x = 28,497,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497,272.80/6,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.56

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