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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.95, 8,492.64 and 3,359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.95, 8,492.64 and 3,359.45 is: 4,636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.95 : 8,492.64 = 3,359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.95/8,492.64 = 3,359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.95x = 8,492.64 × 3,359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.95x = 28,530,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,530,556.98/6,153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.14

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