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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.44, 8,501.34 and 3,507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.44, 8,501.34 and 3,507.72 is: 4,840.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.44 : 8,501.34 = 3,507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.44/8,501.34 = 3,507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.44x = 8,501.34 × 3,507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.44x = 29,820,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,820,320.34/6,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.62

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