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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210, 8,569.80 and 4,114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210, 8,569.80 and 4,114.14 is: 5,677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210 : 8,569.80 = 4,114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210/8,569.80 = 4,114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210x = 8,569.80 × 4,114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210x = 35,257,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,257,356.97/6,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.51

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