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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.72, 8,506.82 and 3,773.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.72, 8,506.82 and 3,773.69 is: 5,207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.72 : 8,506.82 = 3,773.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.72/8,506.82 = 3,773.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.72x = 8,506.82 × 3,773.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.72x = 32,102,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102,148.22/6,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.39

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