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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.40, 8,497.20 and 3,362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.40, 8,497.20 and 3,362.90 is: 4,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.40 : 8,497.20 = 3,362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.40/8,497.20 = 3,362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.40x = 8,497.20 × 3,362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.40x = 28,575,233.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,575,233.88/6,157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.80

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