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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.64, 8,511.28 and 3,373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.64, 8,511.28 and 3,373.16 is: 4,654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.64 : 8,511.28 = 3,373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.64/8,511.28 = 3,373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.64x = 8,511.28 × 3,373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.64x = 28,709,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709,909.24/6,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.93

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