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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.04, 8,516.16 and 3,376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.04, 8,516.16 and 3,376.72 is: 4,659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.04 : 8,516.16 = 3,376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.04/8,516.16 = 3,376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.04x = 8,516.16 × 3,376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.04x = 28,756,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,756,687.80/6,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.94

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