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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.63, 8,507.21 and 3,370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.63, 8,507.21 and 3,370.13 is: 4,650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.63 : 8,507.21 = 3,370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.63/8,507.21 = 3,370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.63x = 8,507.21 × 3,370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.63x = 28,670,369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670,369.53/6,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.79

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