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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.22, 8,516.25 and 3,338.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.22, 8,516.25 and 3,338.59 is: 4,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.22 : 8,516.25 = 3,338.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.22/8,516.25 = 3,338.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.22x = 8,516.25 × 3,338.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.22x = 28,432,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,432,279.61/6,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.24

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