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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.67, 8,508.62 and 3,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.67, 8,508.62 and 3,333.04 is: 4,599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.67 : 8,508.62 = 3,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.67/8,508.62 = 3,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.67x = 8,508.62 × 3,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.67x = 28,359,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,359,570.80/6,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.59

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