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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.72, 8,577.48 and 3,383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.72, 8,577.48 and 3,383.14 is: 4,668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.72 : 8,577.48 = 3,383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.72/8,577.48 = 3,383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.72x = 8,577.48 × 3,383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.72x = 29,018,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018,815.69/6,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.62

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