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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.03, 8,503.59 and 3,367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.03, 8,503.59 and 3,367.53 is: 4,647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.03 : 8,503.59 = 3,367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.03/8,503.59 = 3,367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.03x = 8,503.59 × 3,367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.03x = 28,636,094.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,636,094.43/6,162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.19

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