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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.19, 8,514.93 and 3,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.19, 8,514.93 and 3,337.62 is: 4,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.19 : 8,514.93 = 3,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.19/8,514.93 = 3,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.19x = 8,514.93 × 3,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.19x = 28,419,541.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,419,541.40/6,170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.95

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