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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.04, 8,563.98 and 4,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.04, 8,563.98 and 4,955.20 is: 6,833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.04 : 8,563.98 = 4,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.04/8,563.98 = 4,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.04x = 8,563.98 × 4,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.04x = 42,436,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,436,233.70/6,210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.49

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