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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.29, 8,573.10 and 3,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.29, 8,573.10 and 3,524.08 is: 4,864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.29 : 8,573.10 = 3,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.29/8,573.10 = 3,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.29x = 8,573.10 × 3,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.29x = 30,212,309.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,212,309.77/6,211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.10

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