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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.62, 8,494.70 and 3,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.62, 8,494.70 and 3,361.12 is: 4,638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.62 : 8,494.70 = 3,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.62/8,494.70 = 3,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.62x = 8,494.70 × 3,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.62x = 28,551,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,551,706.06/6,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.32

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