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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.36, 8,498.22 and 3,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.36, 8,498.22 and 3,363.32 is: 4,641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.36 : 8,498.22 = 3,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.36/8,498.22 = 3,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.36x = 8,498.22 × 3,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.36x = 28,582,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582,233.29/6,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.21

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