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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.26, 8,573.69 and 4,091.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.26, 8,573.69 and 4,091.94 is: 5,649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.26 : 8,573.69 = 4,091.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.26/8,573.69 = 4,091.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.26x = 8,573.69 × 4,091.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.26x = 35,083,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,083,025.06/6,210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.20

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