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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.80, 8,517.15 and 3,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.80, 8,517.15 and 3,377.30 is: 4,660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.80 : 8,517.15 = 3,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.80/8,517.15 = 3,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.80x = 8,517.15 × 3,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.80x = 28,764,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,764,928.11/6,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.71

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