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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.19, 8,498.28 and 3,363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.19, 8,498.28 and 3,363.69 is: 4,641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.19 : 8,498.28 = 3,363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.19/8,498.28 = 3,363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.19x = 8,498.28 × 3,363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.19x = 28,585,579.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,585,579.45/6,158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.88

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