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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.91, 8,507.30 and 3,646.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.91, 8,507.30 and 3,646.89 is: 5,032.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.91 : 8,507.30 = 3,646.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.91/8,507.30 = 3,646.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.91x = 8,507.30 × 3,646.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.91x = 31,025,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,025,169.06/6,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.54

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