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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.49, 8,501.47 and 3,365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.49, 8,501.47 and 3,365.99 is: 4,645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.49 : 8,501.47 = 3,365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.49/8,501.47 = 3,365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.49x = 8,501.47 × 3,365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.49x = 28,615,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,615,867.21/6,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.06

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