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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.14, 8,503.78 and 3,367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.14, 8,503.78 and 3,367.64 is: 4,647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.14 : 8,503.78 = 3,367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.14/8,503.78 = 3,367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.14x = 8,503.78 × 3,367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.14x = 28,637,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637,669.68/6,162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.36

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