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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.68, 8,504.38 and 3,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.68, 8,504.38 and 3,368.20 is: 4,648.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.68 : 8,504.38 = 3,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.68/8,504.38 = 3,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.68x = 8,504.38 × 3,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.68x = 28,644,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,644,452.72/6,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.05

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