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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.16, 8,507.34 and 3,512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.16, 8,507.34 and 3,512.52 is: 4,847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.16 : 8,507.34 = 3,512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.16/8,507.34 = 3,512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.16x = 8,507.34 × 3,512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.16x = 29,882,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882,201.90/6,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.73

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