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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.03, 8,516.03 and 3,376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.03, 8,516.03 and 3,376.53 is: 4,659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.03 : 8,516.03 = 3,376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.03/8,516.03 = 3,376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.03x = 8,516.03 × 3,376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.03x = 28,754,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,754,630.78/6,171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.62

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