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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.82, 8,511.62 and 3,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.82, 8,511.62 and 3,373.32 is: 4,655.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.82 : 8,511.62 = 3,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.82/8,511.62 = 3,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.82x = 8,511.62 × 3,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.82x = 28,712,401.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,712,401.11/6,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.19

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