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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.20, 8,513.94 and 3,517.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.20, 8,513.94 and 3,517.48 is: 4,853.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.20 : 8,513.94 = 3,517.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.20/8,513.94 = 3,517.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.20x = 8,513.94 × 3,517.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.20x = 29,947,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,947,613.67/6,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.59

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