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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.93, 8,511.57 and 3,373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.93, 8,511.57 and 3,373.25 is: 4,654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.93 : 8,511.57 = 3,373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.93/8,511.57 = 3,373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.93x = 8,511.57 × 3,373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.93x = 28,711,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711,653.50/6,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.99

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