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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.03, 8,561.66 and 3,371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.03, 8,561.66 and 3,371.46 is: 4,652.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.03 : 8,561.66 = 3,371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.03/8,561.66 = 3,371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.03x = 8,561.66 × 3,371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.03x = 28,865,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,865,294.22/6,204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.67

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