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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.60, 8,499.06 and 3,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.60, 8,499.06 and 3,364.04 is: 4,642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.60 : 8,499.06 = 3,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.60/8,499.06 = 3,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.60x = 8,499.06 × 3,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.60x = 28,591,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,591,177.80/6,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.48

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