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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.91, 8,569.77 and 3,377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.91, 8,569.77 and 3,377.37 is: 4,660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.91 : 8,569.77 = 3,377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.91/8,569.77 = 3,377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.91x = 8,569.77 × 3,377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.91x = 28,943,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,943,284.10/6,209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.82

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