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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.57, 8,507.10 and 3,370.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.57, 8,507.10 and 3,370.07 is: 4,650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.57 : 8,507.10 = 3,370.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.57/8,507.10 = 3,370.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.57x = 8,507.10 × 3,370.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.57x = 28,669,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,669,522.50/6,164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.69

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