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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.06, 8,564.09 and 4,951.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.06, 8,564.09 and 4,951.13 is: 6,826.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.06 : 8,564.09 = 4,951.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.06/8,564.09 = 4,951.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.06x = 8,564.09 × 4,951.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.06x = 42,401,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,401,919.58/6,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.84

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