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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.53, 8,501.74 and 3,366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.53, 8,501.74 and 3,366.03 is: 4,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.53 : 8,501.74 = 3,366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.53/8,501.74 = 3,366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.53x = 8,501.74 × 3,366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.53x = 28,617,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,617,111.89/6,160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.24

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