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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.60, 8,491.50 and 3,359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.60, 8,491.50 and 3,359.10 is: 4,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.60 : 8,491.50 = 3,359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.60/8,491.50 = 3,359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.60x = 8,491.50 × 3,359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.60x = 28,523,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,523,797.65/6,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.30

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