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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.60, 8,497.68 and 3,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.60, 8,497.68 and 3,363.04 is: 4,641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.60 : 8,497.68 = 3,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.60/8,497.68 = 3,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.60x = 8,497.68 × 3,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.60x = 28,578,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,578,037.75/6,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.10

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