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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.20, 8,510.70 and 3,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.20, 8,510.70 and 3,372.70 is: 4,654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.20 : 8,510.70 = 3,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.20/8,510.70 = 3,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.20x = 8,510.70 × 3,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.20x = 28,704,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,704,037.89/6,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.31

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