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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.89, 8,499.09 and 3,364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.89, 8,499.09 and 3,364.39 is: 4,642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.89 : 8,499.09 = 3,364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.89/8,499.09 = 3,364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.89x = 8,499.09 × 3,364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.89x = 28,594,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,594,253.41/6,158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.76

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