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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.36, 8,511.60 and 3,650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.36, 8,511.60 and 3,650.28 is: 5,037.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.36 : 8,511.60 = 3,650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.36/8,511.60 = 3,650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.36x = 8,511.60 × 3,650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.36x = 31,069,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,069,723.25/6,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.77

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