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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.92, 8,507.72 and 3,370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.92, 8,507.72 and 3,370.36 is: 4,651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.92 : 8,507.72 = 3,370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.92/8,507.72 = 3,370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.92x = 8,507.72 × 3,370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.92x = 28,674,079.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,674,079.18/6,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.17

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