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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.74, 8,501.83 and 3,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.74, 8,501.83 and 3,366.24 is: 4,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.74 : 8,501.83 = 3,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.74/8,501.83 = 3,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.74x = 8,501.83 × 3,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.74x = 28,619,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,619,200.22/6,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.42

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