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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.50, 8,511.36 and 3,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.50, 8,511.36 and 3,373.18 is: 4,655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.50 : 8,511.36 = 3,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.50/8,511.36 = 3,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.50x = 8,511.36 × 3,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.50x = 28,710,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,710,349.32/6,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.10

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