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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.56, 8,515.44 and 3,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.56, 8,515.44 and 3,376 is: 4,658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.56 : 8,515.44 = 3,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.56/8,515.44 = 3,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.56x = 8,515.44 × 3,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.56x = 28,748,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,748,125.44/6,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.92

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