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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.80, 8,581.73 and 3,386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.80, 8,581.73 and 3,386.12 is: 4,672.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.80 : 8,581.73 = 3,386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.80/8,581.73 = 3,386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.80x = 8,581.73 × 3,386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.80x = 29,058,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,058,750.66/6,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.73

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