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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.57, 8,504.34 and 3,368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.57, 8,504.34 and 3,368.07 is: 4,647.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.57 : 8,504.34 = 3,368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.57/8,504.34 = 3,368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.57x = 8,504.34 × 3,368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.57x = 28,643,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,643,212.42/6,162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.93

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