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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.61, 8,498.92 and 3,506.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.61, 8,498.92 and 3,506.18 is: 4,838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.61 : 8,498.92 = 3,506.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.61/8,498.92 = 3,506.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.61x = 8,498.92 × 3,506.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.61x = 29,798,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798,743.33/6,158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.55

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