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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.94, 8,507.65 and 3,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.94, 8,507.65 and 3,370.44 is: 4,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.94 : 8,507.65 = 3,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.94/8,507.65 = 3,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.94x = 8,507.65 × 3,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.94x = 28,674,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,674,523.87/6,164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.23

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