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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.26, 8,502.52 and 3,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.26, 8,502.52 and 3,366.76 is: 4,646.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.26 : 8,502.52 = 3,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.26/8,502.52 = 3,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.26x = 8,502.52 × 3,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.26x = 28,625,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,625,944.24/6,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.12

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