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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.01, 8,499.43 and 3,364.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.01, 8,499.43 and 3,364.51 is: 4,643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.01 : 8,499.43 = 3,364.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.01/8,499.43 = 3,364.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.01x = 8,499.43 × 3,364.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.01x = 28,596,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,596,375.60/6,159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.02

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