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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.66, 8,511.08 and 4,893.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.66, 8,511.08 and 4,893.73 is: 6,756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.66 : 8,511.08 = 4,893.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.66/8,511.08 = 4,893.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.66x = 8,511.08 × 4,893.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.66x = 41,650,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,650,881.78/6,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,756.39

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