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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.32, 8,509.56 and 3,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.32, 8,509.56 and 3,371.82 is: 4,653.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.32 : 8,509.56 = 3,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.32/8,509.56 = 3,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.32x = 8,509.56 × 3,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.32x = 28,692,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,692,704.60/6,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.13

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