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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.92, 8,497.27 and 3,641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.92, 8,497.27 and 3,641.14 is: 5,023.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.92 : 8,497.27 = 3,641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.92/8,497.27 = 3,641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.92x = 8,497.27 × 3,641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.92x = 30,939,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,939,749.69/6,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.57

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