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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.93, 8,489.66 and 3,357.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.93, 8,489.66 and 3,357.43 is: 4,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.93 : 8,489.66 = 3,357.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.93/8,489.66 = 3,357.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.93x = 8,489.66 × 3,357.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.93x = 28,503,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,503,401.16/6,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.25

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