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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.04, 8,510.64 and 3,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.04, 8,510.64 and 3,372.72 is: 4,654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.04 : 8,510.64 = 3,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.04/8,510.64 = 3,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.04x = 8,510.64 × 3,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.04x = 28,704,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,704,005.74/6,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.42

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