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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.98, 8,489.82 and 3,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.98, 8,489.82 and 3,357.48 is: 4,633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.98 : 8,489.82 = 3,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.98/8,489.82 = 3,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.98x = 8,489.82 × 3,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.98x = 28,504,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,504,400.85/6,151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.37

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