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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.26, 8,591.18 and 4,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.26, 8,591.18 and 4,814.20 is: 6,638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.26 : 8,591.18 = 4,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.26/8,591.18 = 4,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.26x = 8,591.18 × 4,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.26x = 41,359,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359,658.76/6,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,638.51

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