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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.20, 8,514.86 and 3,375.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.20, 8,514.86 and 3,375.70 is: 4,658.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.20 : 8,514.86 = 3,375.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.20/8,514.86 = 3,375.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.20x = 8,514.86 × 3,375.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.20x = 28,743,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,743,612.90/6,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.46

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