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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.50, 8,522.22 and 3,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.50, 8,522.22 and 3,381 is: 4,665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.50 : 8,522.22 = 3,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.50/8,522.22 = 3,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.50x = 8,522.22 × 3,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.50x = 28,813,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,813,625.82/6,175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.80

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