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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.39, 8,515.11 and 3,337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.39, 8,515.11 and 3,337.77 is: 4,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.39 : 8,515.11 = 3,337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.39/8,515.11 = 3,337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.39x = 8,515.11 × 3,337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.39x = 28,421,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421,436.13/6,170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.10

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