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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.83, 8,561.31 and 3,371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.83, 8,561.31 and 3,371.22 is: 4,652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.83 : 8,561.31 = 3,371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.83/8,561.31 = 3,371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.83x = 8,561.31 × 3,371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.83x = 28,862,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,862,059.50/6,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.30

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