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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.54, 8,571.60 and 4,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.54, 8,571.60 and 4,322 is: 5,963.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.54 : 8,571.60 = 4,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.54/8,571.60 = 4,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.54x = 8,571.60 × 4,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.54x = 37,046,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,046,455.20/6,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.17

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