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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.41, 8,510.97 and 3,514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.41, 8,510.97 and 3,514.66 is: 4,850.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.41 : 8,510.97 = 3,514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.41/8,510.97 = 3,514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.41x = 8,510.97 × 3,514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.41x = 29,913,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,913,157.72/6,167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.20

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