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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.04, 8,497.80 and 3,363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.04, 8,497.80 and 3,363.54 is: 4,641.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.04 : 8,497.80 = 3,363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.04/8,497.80 = 3,363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.04x = 8,497.80 × 3,363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.04x = 28,582,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582,690.21/6,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.52

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