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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.76, 8,497.08 and 4,905.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.76, 8,497.08 and 4,905.33 is: 6,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.76 : 8,497.08 = 4,905.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.76/8,497.08 = 4,905.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.76x = 8,497.08 × 4,905.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.76x = 41,680,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,680,981.44/6,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.27

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