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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.61, 8,515.61 and 3,780.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.61, 8,515.61 and 3,780.54 is: 5,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.61 : 8,515.61 = 3,780.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.61/8,515.61 = 3,780.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.61x = 8,515.61 × 3,780.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.61x = 32,193,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193,599.50/6,170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.24

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