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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.97, 8,571.02 and 3,693.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.97, 8,571.02 and 3,693.67 is: 5,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.97 : 8,571.02 = 3,693.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.97/8,571.02 = 3,693.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.97x = 8,571.02 × 3,693.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.97x = 31,658,519.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,658,519.44/6,212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.55

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