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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.13, 8,563.69 and 3,970.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.13, 8,563.69 and 3,970.32 is: 5,477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.13 : 8,563.69 = 3,970.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.13/8,563.69 = 3,970.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.13x = 8,563.69 × 3,970.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.13x = 34,000,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000,589.68/6,207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,477.67

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