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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.81, 8,507.45 and 3,370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.81, 8,507.45 and 3,370.31 is: 4,651.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.81 : 8,507.45 = 3,370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.81/8,507.45 = 3,370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.81x = 8,507.45 × 3,370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.81x = 28,672,743.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,672,743.81/6,164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.03

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