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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.72, 8,570.82 and 3,416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.72, 8,570.82 and 3,416.28 is: 4,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.72 : 8,570.82 = 3,416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.72/8,570.82 = 3,416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.72x = 8,570.82 × 3,416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.72x = 29,280,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,280,320.95/6,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.48

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