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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.33, 8,492.93 and 3,359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.33, 8,492.93 and 3,359.83 is: 4,636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.33 : 8,492.93 = 3,359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.33/8,492.93 = 3,359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.33x = 8,492.93 × 3,359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.33x = 28,534,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534,775.57/6,154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.54

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