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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.36, 8,516.48 and 3,376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.36, 8,516.48 and 3,376.84 is: 4,660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.36 : 8,516.48 = 3,376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.36/8,516.48 = 3,376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.36x = 8,516.48 × 3,376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.36x = 28,758,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,758,790.32/6,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.04

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