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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.18, 8,509.36 and 3,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.18, 8,509.36 and 3,371.74 is: 4,653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.18 : 8,509.36 = 3,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.18/8,509.36 = 3,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.18x = 8,509.36 × 3,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.18x = 28,691,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,691,349.49/6,166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.02

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