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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.33, 8,507.15 and 3,927.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.33, 8,507.15 and 3,927.81 is: 5,418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.33 : 8,507.15 = 3,927.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.33/8,507.15 = 3,927.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.33x = 8,507.15 × 3,927.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.33x = 33,414,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,414,406.67/6,166.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.85

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