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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.63, 8,560.97 and 3,812.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.63, 8,560.97 and 3,812.59 is: 5,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.63 : 8,560.97 = 3,812.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.63/8,560.97 = 3,812.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.63x = 8,560.97 × 3,812.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.63x = 32,639,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,639,468.61/6,202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.20

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