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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.48, 8,570.96 and 3,974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.48, 8,570.96 and 3,974.54 is: 5,482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.48 : 8,570.96 = 3,974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.48/8,570.96 = 3,974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.48x = 8,570.96 × 3,974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.48x = 34,065,560.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065,560.63/6,213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.53

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