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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.54, 8,507.90 and 3,476.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.54, 8,507.90 and 3,476.95 is: 4,797.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.54 : 8,507.90 = 3,476.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.54/8,507.90 = 3,476.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.54x = 8,507.90 × 3,476.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.54x = 29,581,530.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,581,530.33/6,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.88

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