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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.08, 8,571.60 and 4,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.08, 8,571.60 and 4,005.92 is: 5,529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.08 : 8,571.60 = 4,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.08/8,571.60 = 4,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.08x = 8,571.60 × 4,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.08x = 34,337,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,337,143.87/6,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.26

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