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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.62, 8,562.46 and 3,372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.62, 8,562.46 and 3,372.05 is: 4,653.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.62 : 8,562.46 = 3,372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.62/8,562.46 = 3,372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.62x = 8,562.46 × 3,372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.62x = 28,873,013.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,873,013.41/6,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.47

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