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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.26, 8,503.90 and 3,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.26, 8,503.90 and 3,367.76 is: 4,647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.26 : 8,503.90 = 3,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.26/8,503.90 = 3,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.26x = 8,503.90 × 3,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.26x = 28,639,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,639,094.26/6,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.50

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