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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210, 8,567.52 and 3,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210, 8,567.52 and 3,555.60 is: 4,905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210 : 8,567.52 = 3,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210/8,567.52 = 3,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210x = 8,567.52 × 3,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210x = 30,462,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,462,674.11/6,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.42

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