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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.82, 8,507.45 and 3,370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.82, 8,507.45 and 3,370.32 is: 4,651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.82 : 8,507.45 = 3,370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.82/8,507.45 = 3,370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.82x = 8,507.45 × 3,370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.82x = 28,672,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,672,812.03/6,164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.04

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