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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.64, 8,498.94 and 3,506.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.64, 8,498.94 and 3,506.05 is: 4,838.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.64 : 8,498.94 = 3,506.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.64/8,498.94 = 3,506.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.64x = 8,498.94 × 3,506.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.64x = 29,797,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797,648.56/6,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.35

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