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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.02, 8,497.83 and 3,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.02, 8,497.83 and 3,363.52 is: 4,641.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.02 : 8,497.83 = 3,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.02/8,497.83 = 3,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.02x = 8,497.83 × 3,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.02x = 28,582,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582,621.16/6,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.53

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