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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.88, 8,498.18 and 3,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.88, 8,498.18 and 3,363.36 is: 4,641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.88 : 8,498.18 = 3,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.88/8,498.18 = 3,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.88x = 8,498.18 × 3,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.88x = 28,582,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582,438.68/6,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.60

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