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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.59, 8,570.44 and 3,416.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.59, 8,570.44 and 3,416.09 is: 4,714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.59 : 8,570.44 = 3,416.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.59/8,570.44 = 3,416.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.59x = 8,570.44 × 3,416.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.59x = 29,277,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,277,394.38/6,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.11

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