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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.23, 8,441.77 and 3,465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.23, 8,441.77 and 3,465.15 is: 4,781.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.23 : 8,441.77 = 3,465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.23/8,441.77 = 3,465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.23x = 8,441.77 × 3,465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.23x = 29,251,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,251,969.55/6,117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.90

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