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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.85, 8,502.69 and 3,644.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.85, 8,502.69 and 3,644.05 is: 5,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.85 : 8,502.69 = 3,644.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.85/8,502.69 = 3,644.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.85x = 8,502.69 × 3,644.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.85x = 30,984,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,984,227.49/6,161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,028.40

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