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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.38, 8,458.01 and 6,087.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.38, 8,458.01 and 6,087.32 is: 8,344.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.38 : 8,458.01 = 6,087.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.38/8,458.01 = 6,087.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.38x = 8,458.01 × 6,087.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.38x = 51,486,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,486,613.43/6,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.16

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