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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.68, 8,511.42 and 3,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.68, 8,511.42 and 3,373.18 is: 4,655.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.68 : 8,511.42 = 3,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.68/8,511.42 = 3,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.68x = 8,511.42 × 3,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.68x = 28,710,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,710,551.72/6,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.00

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