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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.30, 8,573.95 and 3,694.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.30, 8,573.95 and 3,694.51 is: 5,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.30 : 8,573.95 = 3,694.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.30/8,573.95 = 3,694.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.30x = 8,573.95 × 3,694.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.30x = 31,676,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,676,559.35/6,212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.01

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