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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.14, 8,498.06 and 3,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.14, 8,498.06 and 3,363.64 is: 4,641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.14 : 8,498.06 = 3,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.14/8,498.06 = 3,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.14x = 8,498.06 × 3,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.14x = 28,584,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584,397.72/6,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.73

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