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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.66, 8,500.59 and 3,365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.66, 8,500.59 and 3,365.34 is: 4,644.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.66 : 8,500.59 = 3,365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.66/8,500.59 = 3,365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.66x = 8,500.59 × 3,365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.66x = 28,607,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607,375.55/6,159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.31

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