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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.92, 8,513.96 and 3,653.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.92, 8,513.96 and 3,653.17 is: 5,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.92 : 8,513.96 = 3,653.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.92/8,513.96 = 3,653.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.92x = 8,513.96 × 3,653.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.92x = 31,102,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,102,903.70/6,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.88

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