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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.92, 8,511.48 and 3,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.92, 8,511.48 and 3,373.42 is: 4,655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.92 : 8,511.48 = 3,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.92/8,511.48 = 3,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.92x = 8,511.48 × 3,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.92x = 28,712,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,712,796.86/6,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.18

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