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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.64, 8,514.96 and 3,481.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.64, 8,514.96 and 3,481.71 is: 4,804.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.64 : 8,514.96 = 3,481.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.64/8,514.96 = 3,481.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.64x = 8,514.96 × 3,481.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.64x = 29,646,576.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,646,576.39/6,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.46

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