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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.62, 8,569.32 and 3,376.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.62, 8,569.32 and 3,376.99 is: 4,660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.62 : 8,569.32 = 3,376.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.62/8,569.32 = 3,376.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.62x = 8,569.32 × 3,376.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.62x = 28,938,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,938,507.95/6,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.27

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