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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.55, 8,573.46 and 3,380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.55, 8,573.46 and 3,380.10 is: 4,664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.55 : 8,573.46 = 3,380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.55/8,573.46 = 3,380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.55x = 8,573.46 × 3,380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.55x = 28,979,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,979,152.15/6,212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.61

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