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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.25, 8,514.96 and 3,375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.25, 8,514.96 and 3,375.75 is: 4,658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.25 : 8,514.96 = 3,375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.25/8,514.96 = 3,375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.25x = 8,514.96 × 3,375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.25x = 28,744,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,744,376.22/6,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.54

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