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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.34, 8,515.28 and 3,375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.34, 8,515.28 and 3,375.84 is: 4,658.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.34 : 8,515.28 = 3,375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.34/8,515.28 = 3,375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.34x = 8,515.28 × 3,375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.34x = 28,746,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,746,222.84/6,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.77

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