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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.50, 8,570.97 and 3,692.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.50, 8,570.97 and 3,692.67 is: 5,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.50 : 8,570.97 = 3,692.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.50/8,570.97 = 3,692.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.50x = 8,570.97 × 3,692.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.50x = 31,649,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,649,763.79/6,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.35

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