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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.52, 8,511.39 and 3,373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.52, 8,511.39 and 3,373.02 is: 4,654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.52 : 8,511.39 = 3,373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.52/8,511.39 = 3,373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.52x = 8,511.39 × 3,373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.52x = 28,709,088.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709,088.70/6,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.88

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