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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.48, 8,570.52 and 3,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.48, 8,570.52 and 3,416 is: 4,714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.48 : 8,570.52 = 3,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.48/8,570.52 = 3,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.48x = 8,570.52 × 3,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.48x = 29,276,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,276,896.32/6,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.11

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