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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.25, 8,498.39 and 3,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.25, 8,498.39 and 3,363.75 is: 4,641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.25 : 8,498.39 = 3,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.25/8,498.39 = 3,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.25x = 8,498.39 × 3,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.25x = 28,586,442.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,586,442.54/6,158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.98

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