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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.07, 8,514.67 and 3,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.07, 8,514.67 and 3,337.44 is: 4,605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.07 : 8,514.67 = 3,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.07/8,514.67 = 3,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.07x = 8,514.67 × 3,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.07x = 28,417,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,417,168.82/6,170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.65

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