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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.08, 8,502.39 and 3,508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.08, 8,502.39 and 3,508.14 is: 4,842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.08 : 8,502.39 = 3,508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.08/8,502.39 = 3,508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.08x = 8,502.39 × 3,508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.08x = 29,827,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,827,574.45/6,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.08

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