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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.02, 8,570.70 and 3,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.02, 8,570.70 and 3,416.52 is: 4,714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.02 : 8,570.70 = 3,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.02/8,570.70 = 3,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.02x = 8,570.70 × 3,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.02x = 29,281,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,281,967.96/6,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.52

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