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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.13, 8,518.68 and 4,381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.13, 8,518.68 and 4,381.36 is: 6,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.13 : 8,518.68 = 4,381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.13/8,518.68 = 4,381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.13x = 8,518.68 × 4,381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.13x = 37,323,382.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,323,382.51/6,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.04

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