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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.69, 8,511.23 and 3,373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.69, 8,511.23 and 3,373.13 is: 4,654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.69 : 8,511.23 = 3,373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.69/8,511.23 = 3,373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.69x = 8,511.23 × 3,373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.69x = 28,709,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709,485.25/6,167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.82

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