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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.91, 8,499.56 and 3,364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.91, 8,499.56 and 3,364.59 is: 4,643.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.91 : 8,499.56 = 3,364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.91/8,499.56 = 3,364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.91x = 8,499.56 × 3,364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.91x = 28,597,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597,517.76/6,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.28

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