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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.97, 8,512.49 and 3,926.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.97, 8,512.49 and 3,926.85 is: 5,423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.97 : 8,512.49 = 3,926.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.97/8,512.49 = 3,926.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.97x = 8,512.49 × 3,926.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.97x = 33,427,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,427,251.72/6,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.01

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