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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.27, 8,503.95 and 3,367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.27, 8,503.95 and 3,367.77 is: 4,647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.27 : 8,503.95 = 3,367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.27/8,503.95 = 3,367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.27x = 8,503.95 × 3,367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.27x = 28,639,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,639,347.69/6,162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.53

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