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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.27, 8,499.77 and 3,364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.27, 8,499.77 and 3,364.77 is: 4,643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.27 : 8,499.77 = 3,364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.27/8,499.77 = 3,364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.27x = 8,499.77 × 3,364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.27x = 28,599,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,599,737.02/6,159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.37

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