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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.24, 8,570.54 and 3,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.24, 8,570.54 and 3,853.96 is: 5,318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.24 : 8,570.54 = 3,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.24/8,570.54 = 3,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.24x = 8,570.54 × 3,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.24x = 33,030,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,030,518.34/6,210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.72

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