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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.32, 8,511.66 and 3,649.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.32, 8,511.66 and 3,649.94 is: 5,036.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.32 : 8,511.66 = 3,649.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.32/8,511.66 = 3,649.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.32x = 8,511.66 × 3,649.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.32x = 31,067,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,067,008.77/6,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.54

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