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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.48, 8,507.67 and 3,649.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.48, 8,507.67 and 3,649.42 is: 5,034.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.48 : 8,507.67 = 3,649.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.48/8,507.67 = 3,649.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.48x = 8,507.67 × 3,649.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.48x = 31,048,061.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048,061.05/6,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.97

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