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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.46, 8,577.44 and 3,382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.46, 8,577.44 and 3,382.95 is: 4,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.46 : 8,577.44 = 3,382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.46/8,577.44 = 3,382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.46x = 8,577.44 × 3,382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.46x = 29,017,033.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,017,033.73/6,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.52

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