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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.50, 8,507.01 and 3,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.50, 8,507.01 and 3,370 is: 4,650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.50 : 8,507.01 = 3,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.50/8,507.01 = 3,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.50x = 8,507.01 × 3,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.50x = 28,668,623.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,668,623.70/6,164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.60

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