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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.39, 8,490.29 and 3,357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.39, 8,490.29 and 3,357.89 is: 4,633.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.39 : 8,490.29 = 3,357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.39/8,490.29 = 3,357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.39x = 8,490.29 × 3,357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.39x = 28,509,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,509,459.89/6,152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.88

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