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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.79, 8,513.13 and 3,374.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.79, 8,513.13 and 3,374.29 is: 4,656.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.79 : 8,513.13 = 3,374.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.79/8,513.13 = 3,374.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.79x = 8,513.13 × 3,374.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.79x = 28,725,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,725,709.99/6,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.62

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