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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.88, 8,514.41 and 3,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.88, 8,514.41 and 3,337.26 is: 4,605.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.88 : 8,514.41 = 3,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.88/8,514.41 = 3,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.88x = 8,514.41 × 3,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.88x = 28,414,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,414,757.34/6,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.40

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