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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.94, 8,492.64 and 3,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.94, 8,492.64 and 3,359.44 is: 4,636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.94 : 8,492.64 = 3,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.94/8,492.64 = 3,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.94x = 8,492.64 × 3,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.94x = 28,530,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,530,514.52/6,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.14

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