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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.72, 8,572.33 and 3,379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.72, 8,572.33 and 3,379.25 is: 4,663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.72 : 8,572.33 = 3,379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.72/8,572.33 = 3,379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.72x = 8,572.33 × 3,379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.72x = 28,968,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,968,059.14/6,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.45

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