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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.97, 8,575.70 and 4,792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.97, 8,575.70 and 4,792.48 is: 6,616.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.97 : 8,575.70 = 4,792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.97/8,575.70 = 4,792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.97x = 8,575.70 × 4,792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.97x = 41,098,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,098,825.33/6,211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.07

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