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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.18, 8,497.62 and 4,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.18, 8,497.62 and 4,034.34 is: 5,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.18 : 8,497.62 = 4,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.18/8,497.62 = 4,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.18x = 8,497.62 × 4,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.18x = 34,282,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282,288.27/6,161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.25

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