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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.76, 8,493.57 and 3,360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.76, 8,493.57 and 3,360.26 is: 4,637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.76 : 8,493.57 = 3,360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.76/8,493.57 = 3,360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.76x = 8,493.57 × 3,360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.76x = 28,540,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540,624.76/6,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.16

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