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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.81, 8,511.78 and 3,373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.81, 8,511.78 and 3,373.31 is: 4,655.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.81 : 8,511.78 = 3,373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.81/8,511.78 = 3,373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.81x = 8,511.78 × 3,373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.81x = 28,712,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,712,906.52/6,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.28

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