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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.77, 8,501.89 and 3,366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.77, 8,501.89 and 3,366.27 is: 4,645.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.77 : 8,501.89 = 3,366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.77/8,501.89 = 3,366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.77x = 8,501.89 × 3,366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.77x = 28,619,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,619,648.83/6,160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.47

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