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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.68, 8,507.32 and 3,370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.68, 8,507.32 and 3,370.18 is: 4,650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.68 : 8,507.32 = 3,370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.68/8,507.32 = 3,370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.68x = 8,507.32 × 3,370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.68x = 28,671,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,671,199.72/6,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.88

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