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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.71, 8,507.29 and 3,370.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.71, 8,507.29 and 3,370.21 is: 4,650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.71 : 8,507.29 = 3,370.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.71/8,507.29 = 3,370.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.71x = 8,507.29 × 3,370.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.71x = 28,671,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,671,353.83/6,164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.88

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