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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.38, 8,515.10 and 3,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.38, 8,515.10 and 3,337.76 is: 4,606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.38 : 8,515.10 = 3,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.38/8,515.10 = 3,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.38x = 8,515.10 × 3,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.38x = 28,421,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421,317.60/6,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.09

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