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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.71, 8,490.72 and 3,358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.71, 8,490.72 and 3,358.21 is: 4,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.71 : 8,490.72 = 3,358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.71/8,490.72 = 3,358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.71x = 8,490.72 × 3,358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.71x = 28,513,620.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513,620.81/6,152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.32

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