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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.64, 8,510.70 and 3,649.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.64, 8,510.70 and 3,649.25 is: 5,035.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.64 : 8,510.70 = 3,649.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.64/8,510.70 = 3,649.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.64x = 8,510.70 × 3,649.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.64x = 31,057,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,057,629.42/6,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.58

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