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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.20, 8,498.22 and 3,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.20, 8,498.22 and 3,363.64 is: 4,641.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.20 : 8,498.22 = 3,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.20/8,498.22 = 3,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.20x = 8,498.22 × 3,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.20x = 28,584,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584,952.72/6,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.77

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