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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.10, 8,511.96 and 3,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.10, 8,511.96 and 3,335.46 is: 4,602.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.10 : 8,511.96 = 3,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.10/8,511.96 = 3,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.10x = 8,511.96 × 3,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.10x = 28,391,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,391,334.02/6,168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.93

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