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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.94, 8,514.51 and 3,337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.94, 8,514.51 and 3,337.31 is: 4,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.94 : 8,514.51 = 3,337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.94/8,514.51 = 3,337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.94x = 8,514.51 × 3,337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.94x = 28,415,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,415,500.11/6,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.48

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