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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.02, 8,499.48 and 3,364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.02, 8,499.48 and 3,364.52 is: 4,643.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.02 : 8,499.48 = 3,364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.02/8,499.48 = 3,364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.02x = 8,499.48 × 3,364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.02x = 28,596,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,596,670.45/6,159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.06

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