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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.69, 8,510.04 and 3,372.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.69, 8,510.04 and 3,372.19 is: 4,653.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.69 : 8,510.04 = 3,372.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.69/8,510.04 = 3,372.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.69x = 8,510.04 × 3,372.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.69x = 28,697,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,697,450.51/6,166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.62

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