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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211, 8,571.18 and 3,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211, 8,571.18 and 3,727 is: 5,143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211 : 8,571.18 = 3,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211/8,571.18 = 3,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211x = 8,571.18 × 3,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211x = 31,944,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,944,787.86/6,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.26

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