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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.69, 8,513.12 and 3,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.69, 8,513.12 and 3,651.88 is: 5,038.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.69 : 8,513.12 = 3,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.69/8,513.12 = 3,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.69x = 8,513.12 × 3,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.69x = 31,088,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,088,850.10/6,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.15

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