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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.88, 8,515.84 and 3,376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.88, 8,515.84 and 3,376.64 is: 4,659.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.88 : 8,515.84 = 3,376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.88/8,515.84 = 3,376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.88x = 8,515.84 × 3,376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.88x = 28,754,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,754,925.98/6,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.78

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