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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.43, 8,514.99 and 3,518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.43, 8,514.99 and 3,518.70 is: 4,855.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.43 : 8,514.99 = 3,518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.43/8,514.99 = 3,518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.43x = 8,514.99 × 3,518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.43x = 29,961,695.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,961,695.31/6,170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.69

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