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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.08, 8,571.29 and 3,416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.08, 8,571.29 and 3,416.58 is: 4,714.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.08 : 8,571.29 = 3,416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.08/8,571.29 = 3,416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.08x = 8,571.29 × 3,416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.08x = 29,284,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,284,480.91/6,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.88

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