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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.67, 8,556.93 and 3,406.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.67, 8,556.93 and 3,406.17 is: 4,700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.67 : 8,556.93 = 3,406.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.67/8,556.93 = 3,406.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.67x = 8,556.93 × 3,406.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.67x = 29,146,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,146,358.26/6,200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.52

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