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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.39, 8,501.29 and 3,365.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.39, 8,501.29 and 3,365.89 is: 4,644.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.39 : 8,501.29 = 3,365.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.39/8,501.29 = 3,365.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.39x = 8,501.29 × 3,365.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.39x = 28,614,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,614,407.00/6,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.90

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