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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.54, 8,507.03 and 3,370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.54, 8,507.03 and 3,370.04 is: 4,650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.54 : 8,507.03 = 3,370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.54/8,507.03 = 3,370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.54x = 8,507.03 × 3,370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.54x = 28,669,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,669,031.38/6,164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.64

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