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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.83, 8,562.69 and 3,372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.83, 8,562.69 and 3,372.23 is: 4,653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.83 : 8,562.69 = 3,372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.83/8,562.69 = 3,372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.83x = 8,562.69 × 3,372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.83x = 28,875,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,875,317.29/6,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.69

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