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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.88, 8,515.79 and 3,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.88, 8,515.79 and 3,338.26 is: 4,606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.88 : 8,515.79 = 3,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.88/8,515.79 = 3,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.88x = 8,515.79 × 3,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.88x = 28,427,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,427,921.13/6,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.79

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