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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.41, 8,575.78 and 3,381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.41, 8,575.78 and 3,381.69 is: 4,666.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.41 : 8,575.78 = 3,381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.41/8,575.78 = 3,381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.41x = 8,575.78 × 3,381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.41x = 29,000,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,000,569.68/6,214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.67

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