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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.41, 8,577.30 and 3,382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.41, 8,577.30 and 3,382.84 is: 4,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.41 : 8,577.30 = 3,382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.41/8,577.30 = 3,382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.41x = 8,577.30 × 3,382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.41x = 29,015,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,015,633.53/6,215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.34

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