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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.14, 8,502.38 and 3,328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.14, 8,502.38 and 3,328.52 is: 4,593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.14 : 8,502.38 = 3,328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.14/8,502.38 = 3,328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.14x = 8,502.38 × 3,328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.14x = 28,300,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,300,334.33/6,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.36

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