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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.18, 8,503.83 and 3,367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.18, 8,503.83 and 3,367.74 is: 4,647.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.18 : 8,503.83 = 3,367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.18/8,503.83 = 3,367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.18x = 8,503.83 × 3,367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.18x = 28,638,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,638,688.44/6,162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.49

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