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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.73, 8,577.74 and 3,383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.73, 8,577.74 and 3,383.13 is: 4,668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.73 : 8,577.74 = 3,383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.73/8,577.74 = 3,383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.73x = 8,577.74 × 3,383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.73x = 29,019,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,019,566.64/6,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.73

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