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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.44, 8,511.10 and 3,372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.44, 8,511.10 and 3,372.94 is: 4,654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.44 : 8,511.10 = 3,372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.44/8,511.10 = 3,372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.44x = 8,511.10 × 3,372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.44x = 28,707,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707,429.63/6,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.68

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