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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.63, 8,556.87 and 3,406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.63, 8,556.87 and 3,406.13 is: 4,700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.63 : 8,556.87 = 3,406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.63/8,556.87 = 3,406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.63x = 8,556.87 × 3,406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.63x = 29,145,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,145,811.61/6,200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.46

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