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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.46, 8,490.37 and 3,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.46, 8,490.37 and 3,357.96 is: 4,633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.46 : 8,490.37 = 3,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.46/8,490.37 = 3,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.46x = 8,490.37 × 3,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.46x = 28,510,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,510,322.85/6,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.97

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