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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.13, 8,496.83 and 3,362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.13, 8,496.83 and 3,362.63 is: 4,640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.13 : 8,496.83 = 3,362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.13/8,496.83 = 3,362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.13x = 8,496.83 × 3,362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.13x = 28,571,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571,661.39/6,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.42

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