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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.75, 8,511.50 and 3,373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.75, 8,511.50 and 3,373.25 is: 4,655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.75 : 8,511.50 = 3,373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.75/8,511.50 = 3,373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.75x = 8,511.50 × 3,373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.75x = 28,711,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711,400.51/6,167.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.09

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