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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158, 8,498.04 and 3,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158, 8,498.04 and 3,363.50 is: 4,641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158 : 8,498.04 = 3,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158/8,498.04 = 3,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158x = 8,498.04 × 3,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158x = 28,583,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583,157.54/6,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.63

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