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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.02, 8,503.62 and 3,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.02, 8,503.62 and 3,367.52 is: 4,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.02 : 8,503.62 = 3,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.02/8,503.62 = 3,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.02x = 8,503.62 × 3,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.02x = 28,636,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,636,110.42/6,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.20

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