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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.64, 8,570.94 and 3,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.64, 8,570.94 and 3,558.44 is: 4,910.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.64 : 8,570.94 = 3,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.64/8,570.94 = 3,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.64x = 8,570.94 × 3,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.64x = 30,499,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,499,175.73/6,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.00

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