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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.65, 8,516.89 and 3,518.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.65, 8,516.89 and 3,518.99 is: 4,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.65 : 8,516.89 = 3,518.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.65/8,516.89 = 3,518.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.65x = 8,516.89 × 3,518.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.65x = 29,970,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,970,850.74/6,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.21

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