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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.28, 8,511.36 and 3,810.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.28, 8,511.36 and 3,810.78 is: 5,256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.28 : 8,511.36 = 3,810.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.28/8,511.36 = 3,810.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.28x = 8,511.36 × 3,810.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.28x = 32,434,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,434,920.46/6,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.64

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