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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.82, 8,501.90 and 3,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.82, 8,501.90 and 3,366.32 is: 4,645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.82 : 8,501.90 = 3,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.82/8,501.90 = 3,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.82x = 8,501.90 × 3,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.82x = 28,620,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,620,056.67/6,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.50

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