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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.28, 8,514.77 and 3,518.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.28, 8,514.77 and 3,518.54 is: 4,855.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.28 : 8,514.77 = 3,518.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.28/8,514.77 = 3,518.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.28x = 8,514.77 × 3,518.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.28x = 29,959,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,959,550.39/6,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.46

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