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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.08, 8,515.52 and 3,518.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.08, 8,515.52 and 3,518.44 is: 4,855.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.08 : 8,515.52 = 3,518.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.08/8,515.52 = 3,518.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.08x = 8,515.52 × 3,518.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.08x = 29,961,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,961,346.19/6,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.91

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