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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.58, 8,513.30 and 3,516.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.58, 8,513.30 and 3,516.09 is: 4,851.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.58 : 8,513.30 = 3,516.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.58/8,513.30 = 3,516.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.58x = 8,513.30 × 3,516.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.58x = 29,933,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,933,511.42/6,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.00

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