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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.63, 8,562.44 and 3,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.63, 8,562.44 and 3,372.02 is: 4,653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.63 : 8,562.44 = 3,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.63/8,562.44 = 3,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.63x = 8,562.44 × 3,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.63x = 28,872,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,872,659.26/6,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.41

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