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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.78, 8,512.07 and 4,152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.78, 8,512.07 and 4,152.08 is: 5,732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.78 : 8,512.07 = 4,152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.78/8,512.07 = 4,152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.78x = 8,512.07 × 4,152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.78x = 35,342,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,342,732.28/6,165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.08

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