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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.54, 8,556.74 and 3,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.54, 8,556.74 and 3,406.04 is: 4,700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.54 : 8,556.74 = 3,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.54/8,556.74 = 3,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.54x = 8,556.74 × 3,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.54x = 29,144,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,144,538.90/6,200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.33

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