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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.34, 8,512.32 and 3,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.34, 8,512.32 and 3,373.84 is: 4,655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.34 : 8,512.32 = 3,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.34/8,512.32 = 3,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.34x = 8,512.32 × 3,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.34x = 28,719,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,719,205.71/6,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.91

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