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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.10, 8,394.74 and 3,566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.10, 8,394.74 and 3,566.70 is: 4,922.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.10 : 8,394.74 = 3,566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.10/8,394.74 = 3,566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.10x = 8,394.74 × 3,566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.10x = 29,941,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,941,514.70/6,083.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.08

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