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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.06, 8,510.61 and 3,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.06, 8,510.61 and 3,372.50 is: 4,654.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.06 : 8,510.61 = 3,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.06/8,510.61 = 3,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.06x = 8,510.61 × 3,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.06x = 28,702,032.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,702,032.23/6,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.09

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