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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.79, 8,510.76 and 3,778.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.79, 8,510.76 and 3,778.83 is: 5,214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.79 : 8,510.76 = 3,778.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.79/8,510.76 = 3,778.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.79x = 8,510.76 × 3,778.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.79x = 32,160,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,160,715.21/6,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.30

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