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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.20, 8,573.26 and 3,695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.20, 8,573.26 and 3,695.08 is: 5,100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.20 : 8,573.26 = 3,695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.20/8,573.26 = 3,695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.20x = 8,573.26 × 3,695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.20x = 31,678,881.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,678,881.56/6,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.28

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