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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.36, 8,511.66 and 3,650.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.36, 8,511.66 and 3,650.58 is: 5,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.36 : 8,511.66 = 3,650.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.36/8,511.66 = 3,650.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.36x = 8,511.66 × 3,650.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.36x = 31,072,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,072,495.76/6,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.40

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