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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.91, 8,515.98 and 3,652.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.91, 8,515.98 and 3,652.10 is: 5,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.91 : 8,515.98 = 3,652.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.91/8,515.98 = 3,652.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.91x = 8,515.98 × 3,652.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.91x = 31,101,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,101,231.85/6,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.97

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