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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.03, 8,570.44 and 4,198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.03, 8,570.44 and 4,198.82 is: 5,793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.03 : 8,570.44 = 4,198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.03/8,570.44 = 4,198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.03x = 8,570.44 × 4,198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.03x = 35,985,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,985,713.67/6,211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,793.84

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