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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.67, 8,507.24 and 3,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.67, 8,507.24 and 3,332.04 is: 4,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.67 : 8,507.24 = 3,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.67/8,507.24 = 3,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.67x = 8,507.24 × 3,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.67x = 28,346,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,346,421.43/6,164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.21

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