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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.54, 8,508.57 and 3,371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.54, 8,508.57 and 3,371.22 is: 4,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.54 : 8,508.57 = 3,371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.54/8,508.57 = 3,371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.54x = 8,508.57 × 3,371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.54x = 28,684,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,684,261.36/6,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.35

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