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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,166.76, 8,511.22 and 3,650.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,166.76, 8,511.22 and 3,650.27 is: 5,038.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,166.76 : 8,511.22 = 3,650.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,166.76/8,511.22 = 3,650.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,166.76x = 8,511.22 × 3,650.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,166.76x = 31,068,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,068,213.04/6,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.02

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