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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.88, 8,498.08 and 3,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.88, 8,498.08 and 3,363.56 is: 4,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.88 : 8,498.08 = 3,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.88/8,498.08 = 3,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.88x = 8,498.08 × 3,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.88x = 28,583,751.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583,751.07/6,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.82

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