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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.52, 8,499.90 and 3,365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.52, 8,499.90 and 3,365.02 is: 4,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.52 : 8,499.90 = 3,365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.52/8,499.90 = 3,365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.52x = 8,499.90 × 3,365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.52x = 28,602,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,602,333.50/6,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.60

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