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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.74, 8,489.46 and 3,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.74, 8,489.46 and 3,357.24 is: 4,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.74 : 8,489.46 = 3,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.74/8,489.46 = 3,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.74x = 8,489.46 × 3,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.74x = 28,501,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,501,154.69/6,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.02

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