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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.19, 8,552.02 and 3,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.19, 8,552.02 and 3,961.08 is: 5,463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.19 : 8,552.02 = 3,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.19/8,552.02 = 3,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.19x = 8,552.02 × 3,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.19x = 33,875,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,875,225.48/6,200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.58

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