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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.34, 8,515.09 and 3,337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.34, 8,515.09 and 3,337.74 is: 4,606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.34 : 8,515.09 = 3,337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.34/8,515.09 = 3,337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.34x = 8,515.09 × 3,337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.34x = 28,421,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421,160.67/6,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.09

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