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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.46, 8,502.93 and 3,367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.46, 8,502.93 and 3,367.06 is: 4,646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.46 : 8,502.93 = 3,367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.46/8,502.93 = 3,367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.46x = 8,502.93 × 3,367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.46x = 28,629,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,629,875.49/6,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.61

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