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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.71, 8,576.11 and 3,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.71, 8,576.11 and 3,382.14 is: 4,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.71 : 8,576.11 = 3,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.71/8,576.11 = 3,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.71x = 8,576.11 × 3,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.71x = 29,005,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,005,604.68/6,214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.25

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