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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.41, 8,577.16 and 3,382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.41, 8,577.16 and 3,382.69 is: 4,668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.41 : 8,577.16 = 3,382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.41/8,577.16 = 3,382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.41x = 8,577.16 × 3,382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.41x = 29,013,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013,813.56/6,215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.04

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