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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.44, 8,515.41 and 3,375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.44, 8,515.41 and 3,375.94 is: 4,658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.44 : 8,515.41 = 3,375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.44/8,515.41 = 3,375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.44x = 8,515.41 × 3,375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.44x = 28,747,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,747,513.24/6,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.91

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