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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.56, 8,507.10 and 3,370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.56, 8,507.10 and 3,370.06 is: 4,650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.56 : 8,507.10 = 3,370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.56/8,507.10 = 3,370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.56x = 8,507.10 × 3,370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.56x = 28,669,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,669,437.43/6,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.69

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