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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.17, 8,570.91 and 3,853.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.17, 8,570.91 and 3,853.07 is: 5,317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.17 : 8,570.91 = 3,853.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.17/8,570.91 = 3,853.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.17x = 8,570.91 × 3,853.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.17x = 33,024,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,024,273.34/6,210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.78

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