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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.42, 8,501.46 and 3,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.42, 8,501.46 and 3,365.92 is: 4,645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.42 : 8,501.46 = 3,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.42/8,501.46 = 3,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.42x = 8,501.46 × 3,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.42x = 28,615,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,615,234.24/6,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.01

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