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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.92, 8,516.10 and 3,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.92, 8,516.10 and 3,376.60 is: 4,659.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.92 : 8,516.10 = 3,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.92/8,516.10 = 3,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.92x = 8,516.10 × 3,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.92x = 28,755,463.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755,463.26/6,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.83

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