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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.33, 10,292.55 and 3,164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.33, 10,292.55 and 3,164.42 is: 4,742.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.33 : 10,292.55 = 3,164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.33/10,292.55 = 3,164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.33x = 10,292.55 × 3,164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.33x = 32,569,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,569,899.61/6,867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.73

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