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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.52, 8,577.42 and 3,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.52, 8,577.42 and 3,421 is: 4,720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.52 : 8,577.42 = 3,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.52/8,577.42 = 3,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.52x = 8,577.42 × 3,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.52x = 29,343,353.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,343,353.82/6,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,720.98

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