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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.54, 8,569.33 and 3,377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.54, 8,569.33 and 3,377.10 is: 4,660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.54 : 8,569.33 = 3,377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.54/8,569.33 = 3,377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.54x = 8,569.33 × 3,377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.54x = 28,939,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,939,475.90/6,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.49

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