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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.39, 8,569.13 and 3,376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.39, 8,569.13 and 3,376.95 is: 4,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.39 : 8,569.13 = 3,376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.39/8,569.13 = 3,376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.39x = 8,569.13 × 3,376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.39x = 28,937,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,937,506.67/6,209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.29

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