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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.38, 8,490.32 and 3,357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.38, 8,490.32 and 3,357.88 is: 4,633.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.38 : 8,490.32 = 3,357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.38/8,490.32 = 3,357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.38x = 8,490.32 × 3,357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.38x = 28,509,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,509,441.66/6,152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.89

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