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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.04, 8,512.02 and 3,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.04, 8,512.02 and 3,373.72 is: 4,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.04 : 8,512.02 = 3,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.04/8,512.02 = 3,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.04x = 8,512.02 × 3,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.04x = 28,717,172.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,717,172.11/6,168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.80

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