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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.36, 8,568.46 and 3,691.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.36, 8,568.46 and 3,691.19 is: 5,092.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.36 : 8,568.46 = 3,691.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.36/8,568.46 = 3,691.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.36x = 8,568.46 × 3,691.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.36x = 31,627,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,627,813.87/6,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.75

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