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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.72, 8,494.92 and 3,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.72, 8,494.92 and 3,361.28 is: 4,638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.72 : 8,494.92 = 3,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.72/8,494.92 = 3,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.72x = 8,494.92 × 3,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.72x = 28,553,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,553,804.70/6,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.58

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