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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.63, 8,490.83 and 3,358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.63, 8,490.83 and 3,358.13 is: 4,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.63 : 8,490.83 = 3,358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.63/8,490.83 = 3,358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.63x = 8,490.83 × 3,358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.63x = 28,513,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513,251.70/6,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.32

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