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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.57, 8,499.48 and 3,507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.57, 8,499.48 and 3,507.33 is: 4,838.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.57 : 8,499.48 = 3,507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.57/8,499.48 = 3,507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.57x = 8,499.48 × 3,507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.57x = 29,810,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,810,481.19/6,160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.92

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