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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.69, 8,497.55 and 3,363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.69, 8,497.55 and 3,363.13 is: 4,641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.69 : 8,497.55 = 3,363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.69/8,497.55 = 3,363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.69x = 8,497.55 × 3,363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.69x = 28,578,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,578,331.25/6,157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.08

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