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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.62, 8,565.84 and 4,531.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.62, 8,565.84 and 4,531.35 is: 6,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.62 : 8,565.84 = 4,531.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.62/8,565.84 = 4,531.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.62x = 8,565.84 × 4,531.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.62x = 38,814,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,814,819.08/6,210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.75

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