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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.30, 8,651.50 and 6,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.30, 8,651.50 and 6,167.30 is: 8,651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.30 : 8,651.50 = 6,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.30/8,651.50 = 6,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.30x = 8,651.50 × 6,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.30x = 53,356,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,356,395.95/6,167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.50

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