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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.12, 8,512.11 and 3,373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.12, 8,512.11 and 3,373.62 is: 4,655.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.12 : 8,512.11 = 3,373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.12/8,512.11 = 3,373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.12x = 8,512.11 × 3,373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.12x = 28,716,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,716,624.54/6,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.65

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