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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.52, 8,498.52 and 3,364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.52, 8,498.52 and 3,364.02 is: 4,642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.52 : 8,498.52 = 3,364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.52/8,498.52 = 3,364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.52x = 8,498.52 × 3,364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.52x = 28,589,191.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,589,191.25/6,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.22

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