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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.76, 8,507.34 and 3,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.76, 8,507.34 and 3,370.08 is: 4,650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.76 : 8,507.34 = 3,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.76/8,507.34 = 3,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.76x = 8,507.34 × 3,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.76x = 28,670,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670,416.39/6,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.69

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