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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164, 8,506.38 and 3,369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164, 8,506.38 and 3,369.56 is: 4,650.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164 : 8,506.38 = 3,369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164/8,506.38 = 3,369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164x = 8,506.38 × 3,369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164x = 28,662,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,662,757.79/6,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.03

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