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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.09, 8,503.52 and 3,510.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.09, 8,503.52 and 3,510.35 is: 4,844.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.09 : 8,503.52 = 3,510.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.09/8,503.52 = 3,510.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.09x = 8,503.52 × 3,510.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.09x = 29,850,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,850,303.25/6,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.19

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