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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.89, 8,489.58 and 3,357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.89, 8,489.58 and 3,357.39 is: 4,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.89 : 8,489.58 = 3,357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.89/8,489.58 = 3,357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.89x = 8,489.58 × 3,357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.89x = 28,502,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502,831.00/6,151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.18

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