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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.72, 8,489.40 and 3,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.72, 8,489.40 and 3,357.28 is: 4,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.72 : 8,489.40 = 3,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.72/8,489.40 = 3,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.72x = 8,489.40 × 3,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.72x = 28,501,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,501,292.83/6,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.06

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