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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.78, 8,504.63 and 3,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.78, 8,504.63 and 3,368.28 is: 4,648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.78 : 8,504.63 = 3,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.78/8,504.63 = 3,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.78x = 8,504.63 × 3,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.78x = 28,645,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,645,958.30/6,162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.22

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