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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.98, 8,572.95 and 3,417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.98, 8,572.95 and 3,417.66 is: 4,716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.98 : 8,572.95 = 3,417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.98/8,572.95 = 3,417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.98x = 8,572.95 × 3,417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.98x = 29,299,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,299,428.30/6,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.60

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