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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.36, 8,497.16 and 3,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.36, 8,497.16 and 3,362.88 is: 4,640.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.36 : 8,497.16 = 3,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.36/8,497.16 = 3,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.36x = 8,497.16 × 3,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.36x = 28,574,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,574,929.42/6,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.78

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