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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.57, 8,511.42 and 3,514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.57, 8,511.42 and 3,514.91 is: 4,850.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.57 : 8,511.42 = 3,514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.57/8,511.42 = 3,514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.57x = 8,511.42 × 3,514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.57x = 29,916,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,916,832.72/6,167.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.67

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