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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.67, 8,507.11 and 3,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.67, 8,507.11 and 3,773.82 is: 5,207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.67 : 8,507.11 = 3,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.67/8,507.11 = 3,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.67x = 8,507.11 × 3,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.67x = 32,104,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,301.86/6,164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.79

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