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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.63, 8,502.02 and 3,802.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.63, 8,502.02 and 3,802.81 is: 5,248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.63 : 8,502.02 = 3,802.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.63/8,502.02 = 3,802.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.63x = 8,502.02 × 3,802.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.63x = 32,331,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,331,540.67/6,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,248.09

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