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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.84, 8,502.90 and 3,923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.84, 8,502.90 and 3,923.68 is: 5,415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.84 : 8,502.90 = 3,923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.84/8,502.90 = 3,923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.84x = 8,502.90 × 3,923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.84x = 33,362,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,362,658.67/6,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.28

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