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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.08, 8,504.32 and 4,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.08, 8,504.32 and 4,916 is: 6,775.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.08 : 8,504.32 = 4,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.08/8,504.32 = 4,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.08x = 8,504.32 × 4,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.08x = 41,807,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,807,237.12/6,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.80

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