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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.94, 8,503.54 and 3,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.94, 8,503.54 and 3,367.44 is: 4,647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.94 : 8,503.54 = 3,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.94/8,503.54 = 3,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.94x = 8,503.54 × 3,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.94x = 28,635,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,635,160.74/6,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.10

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