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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.13, 8,502.72 and 3,644.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.13, 8,502.72 and 3,644.73 is: 5,029.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.13 : 8,502.72 = 3,644.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.13/8,502.72 = 3,644.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.13x = 8,502.72 × 3,644.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.13x = 30,990,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,990,118.67/6,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.94

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