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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.36, 8,507.64 and 3,512.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.36, 8,507.64 and 3,512.73 is: 4,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.36 : 8,507.64 = 3,512.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.36/8,507.64 = 3,512.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.36x = 8,507.64 × 3,512.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.36x = 29,885,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,885,042.26/6,165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.25

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