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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.54, 8,497.99 and 3,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.54, 8,497.99 and 3,469.82 is: 4,787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.54 : 8,497.99 = 3,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.54/8,497.99 = 3,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.54x = 8,497.99 × 3,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.54x = 29,486,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,486,495.66/6,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.90

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