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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.69, 8,496.96 and 4,033.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.69, 8,496.96 and 4,033.81 is: 5,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.69 : 8,496.96 = 4,033.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.69/8,496.96 = 4,033.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.69x = 8,496.96 × 4,033.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.69x = 34,275,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,275,122.22/6,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.52

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