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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.49, 8,552.97 and 3,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.49, 8,552.97 and 3,508.71 is: 4,842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.49 : 8,552.97 = 3,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.49/8,552.97 = 3,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.49x = 8,552.97 × 3,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.49x = 30,009,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,009,891.37/6,197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.27

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