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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.08, 8,514.90 and 3,375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.08, 8,514.90 and 3,375.64 is: 4,658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.08 : 8,514.90 = 3,375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.08/8,514.90 = 3,375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.08x = 8,514.90 × 3,375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.08x = 28,743,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,743,237.04/6,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.49

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