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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.37, 8,574.49 and 4,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.37, 8,574.49 and 4,088.02 is: 5,643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.37 : 8,574.49 = 4,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.37/8,574.49 = 4,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.37x = 8,574.49 × 4,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.37x = 35,052,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052,650.37/6,211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.30

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