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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.38, 8,507.80 and 3,927.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.38, 8,507.80 and 3,927.24 is: 5,420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.38 : 8,507.80 = 3,927.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.38/8,507.80 = 3,927.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.38x = 8,507.80 × 3,927.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.38x = 33,412,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,412,172.47/6,164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.20

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