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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.65, 8,568.48 and 3,690.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.65, 8,568.48 and 3,690.84 is: 5,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.65 : 8,568.48 = 3,690.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.65/8,568.48 = 3,690.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.65x = 8,568.48 × 3,690.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.65x = 31,624,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,624,888.72/6,209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.86

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