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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.92, 8,499.96 and 3,507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.92, 8,499.96 and 3,507.36 is: 4,838.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.92 : 8,499.96 = 3,507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.92/8,499.96 = 3,507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.92x = 8,499.96 × 3,507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.92x = 29,812,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,812,419.71/6,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.96

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