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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.72, 8,499.06 and 3,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.72, 8,499.06 and 3,364.28 is: 4,642.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.72 : 8,499.06 = 3,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.72/8,499.06 = 3,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.72x = 8,499.06 × 3,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.72x = 28,593,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,593,217.58/6,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.72

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