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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.78, 8,570.78 and 4,118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.78, 8,570.78 and 4,118.82 is: 5,683.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.78 : 8,570.78 = 4,118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.78/8,570.78 = 4,118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.78x = 8,570.78 × 4,118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.78x = 35,301,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301,500.08/6,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.91

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