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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.83, 8,598.56 and 5,170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.83, 8,598.56 and 5,170.57 is: 7,128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.83 : 8,598.56 = 5,170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.83/8,598.56 = 5,170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.83x = 8,598.56 × 5,170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.83x = 44,459,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,459,430.53/6,236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.53

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