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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.45, 8,514.29 and 3,517.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.45, 8,514.29 and 3,517.73 is: 4,853.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.45 : 8,514.29 = 3,517.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.45/8,514.29 = 3,517.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.45x = 8,514.29 × 3,517.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.45x = 29,950,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,950,955.77/6,170.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.93

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