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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.40, 8,498.52 and 3,363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.40, 8,498.52 and 3,363.90 is: 4,642.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.40 : 8,498.52 = 3,363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.40/8,498.52 = 3,363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.40x = 8,498.52 × 3,363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.40x = 28,588,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,588,171.43/6,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.14

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