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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.48, 8,498.50 and 4,035.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.48, 8,498.50 and 4,035.09 is: 5,566.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.48 : 8,498.50 = 4,035.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.48/8,498.50 = 4,035.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.48x = 8,498.50 × 4,035.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.48x = 34,292,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,292,256.84/6,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.49

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