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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.90, 8,507.55 and 3,370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.90, 8,507.55 and 3,370.34 is: 4,651.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.90 : 8,507.55 = 3,370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.90/8,507.55 = 3,370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.90x = 8,507.55 × 3,370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.90x = 28,673,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,673,336.07/6,164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.06

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