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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.98, 8,507.43 and 3,647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.98, 8,507.43 and 3,647.16 is: 5,032.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.98 : 8,507.43 = 3,647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.98/8,507.43 = 3,647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.98x = 8,507.43 × 3,647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.98x = 31,027,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,958.40/6,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.94

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